Merlin XLM 1998 VS Jamis EXILE 1999 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

Jamis Exile

General Infos

Model	Exile
Manufacturer	Jamis
Year of production	1999
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Color choice	- Polished -Mango Orange
Sizes	- 11 (inches) - 13 (inches) - 15 (inches) - 17 (inches) - 19 (inches) - 21 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	26 X 1.95 (inches) Hutchinson Chameleon
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type	Avid SD-1.9 L Levers Avid 1D-10 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Rear: Shimano STX-RC Front: Formula CO-61
Rims manufacturer	32-hole Sun Rims CR18
Spoke nipples type	Brass Nipples
Spoke wheel	1.8 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Sha-Dar Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	Reynolds 525
Frame type	Brazed and welded
Handlebar construction	Kalloy Riser 6061 Butted
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	Titec Aluminum
Headset size	1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aheadset STS

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	1/2 X 3/32 (inches) KMC IG-51
Bottom bracket shell width	68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type	110 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-UN52
Crankset parts and sizes	22/32/42 Teeth Shimano STX-RC
Gear shift levers	Grip Shift Neos
Rear gear set	11 - 30 Teeth 9-speed

Jamis Exile Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Top-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters) Shimano STX-RC Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano STX-RC
Fork material	Triple-clamp Crown Aluminum and magnesium
Fork type	2.75 (inches) Travel Answer Manitou Spyder

Other Specs of Jamis Exile

Component group sets	Mountain Mix
Pedals details	Wellgo LU-955A With Clips & Straps
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Velo VL-2000
Seat post extension	27.0 (millimeters) Diameter Kalloy SP-339