Merlin XLM 1998 VS GT ZAZKAR LE 1998 specs comparison

Merlin XLM 1998 comparison online with competitors

Merlin XLM

General Infos
Model XLM
Manufacturer Merlin
Year of production 1998
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Color choice -Brushed
Sizes - 12 (inches)
- 13.5 (inches)
- 15 (inches)
- 16.5 (inches)
- 17.5 (inches)
- 18.5 (inches)
- 20 (inches)
- 21.5 (inches)
Sizes - 12 (inches)
- 13.5 (inches)
- 15 (inches)
- 16.5 (inches)
- 17.5 (inches)
- 18.5 (inches)
- 20 (inches)
- 21.5 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.10 (inches) WTB VelociRaptor Kevlar
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano XTR Levers
Shimano Deore XT V-Brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano XTR
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic 217 SUP
Spoke nipples typeAlloy Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Double-butted
Wheelsmith Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials Double-butted
3Al and 2.5V Titanium
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionSyncros Hardcore
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsSyncros Hardcore
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Chris King NoThreadSet

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-IG90
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 112.5 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-M950
Crankset parts and sizes 24/34/46 Teeth
Shimano XTR M950
Gear shift leversShimano XTR RapidFire SL
Rear gear set 11 - 34 Teeth
8-speed

Merlin XLM Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters)
Shimano XTR Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano XTR SGS
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork typeRock Shox Judy SL

Other Specs of Merlin XLM

Component group setsShimano XTR
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatBontrager With Titanium Rails
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Syncros Pro Series Aluminum


GT Zazkar LE 1998 comparison online with competitors

GT Zazkar LE

General Infos
Model Zazkar LE
Manufacturer GT
Year of production 1998
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Color choice -Anodized frost blue
Sizes - 12.5 (inches)
- 14.5 (inches)
- 16 (inches)
- 18 (inches)
- 19 (inches)
- 20 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 1.85 (inches) Tioga Factory XC Slick Kevlar
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano XTR Levers
Shimano XTR V-Brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesMavic Crossmax
Rims manufacturer 26-hole and 28-hole
Mavic Crossmax
Spoke nipples typeAlloy Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Pull
Mavic Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials6061 T6 Aluminum
Frame typeWelded
Handlebar constructionKore Elite
Handlebar extenderGT Aluminum
Handlebar stem detailsKore Elite
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aheadset Kontak DL

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-IG90
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 112.5 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-M950
Crankset parts and sizes 24/34/46 Teeth
Shimano XTR M950
Gear shift leversShimano XTR RapidFire SL
Rear gear set 11 - 30 Teeth
8-speed

GT Zazkar LE Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano XTR
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano XTR GS
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork typeRock Shox Sid

Other Specs of GT Zazkar LE

Component group setsShimano XTR
Pedals detailsShimano PD-M747 SPD
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seat Titanium Rails
SDG Ventura Comp
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Kore Elite II


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