Merlin XLM 1998 VS GT ZUM 4.0 2007 specs comparison

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 tire	26 X 2.10 (inches) WTB VelociRaptor Kevlar
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type	Shimano XTR Levers Shimano Deore XT V-Brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Shimano XTR
Rims manufacturer	32-hole Mavic 217 SUP
Spoke nipples type	Alloy 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 type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	Syncros Hardcore
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	Syncros Hardcore
Headset size	1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Chris King NoThreadSet

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-IG90
Bottom bracket shell width	68 (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 levers	Shimano 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 type	Rock Shox Judy SL

Other Specs of Merlin XLM

Component group sets	Shimano XTR
Pedals details	Optional
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Bontrager With Titanium Rails
Seat post extension	27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Syncros Pro Series Aluminum

GT ZuM 4.0

General Infos

Model	ZuM 4.0
Manufacturer	GT
Year of production	2007
Current price	Check price Here ==>
Color choice	-Not found
Sizes	- Xsmall - small - medium - large - xlarge

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	26 X 1.50 (inches) Tioga City Slicker
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type	Shimano ST-EF29 Levers Tektro Linear-pull Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Alloy QR
Rims manufacturer	Alloy Double Wall
Spoke nipples type	Brass Nipples
Spoke wheel	Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	ZuM 6061 Butted Aluminum
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	6061 Heat Treated GT Mtn Riser
Handlebar extender	Not Available
Handlebar stem details	GT ATB
Headset size	FSA Integrated

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	Not Available
Bottom bracket shell width	Not Available
Bottom bracket type	Cartridge Sealed
Crankset parts and sizes	22/32/42 Teeth Suntour XCT-202
Gear shift levers	Shimano ST-EF50
Rear gear set	11 - 32 Teeth 8-speed

GT ZuM 4.0 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Shimano Acera
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano Acera
Fork material	Unicrown Crown Aluminum and magnesium
Fork type	60 (millimeters) Travel SR NRX-4000

Other Specs of GT ZuM 4.0

Component group sets	Mountain Mix
Pedals details	High Impact Nylon Platform
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	WTB Speed V
Seat post extension	GT Aluminum 6061