Merlin XLM 1998 VS KHS ALITE 500 WOMENS 2011 specs comparison
Merlin XLM
General Infos| Model | XLM |
| Manufacturer | Merlin |
| Year of production | 1998 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| 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 |
KHS Alite 500 Womens
General Infos| Model | Alite 500 Womens |
| Manufacturer | KHS |
| Year of production | 2011 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
- Infinite Black -Ghost White |
| Sizes |
- Womens 15 (inches) - womens 17 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 1.95 (inches) Kenda Tomac Small Block 8 |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Alloy Linear Levers Bengal Cable Disc Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Alloy |
| Rims manufacturer | Weinmann XTB-26 |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | 14ga. |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Alloy |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Alloy |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Alloy |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Cane Creek Ahead |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | KMC Z99 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | TruVativ Power Spline |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth Truvativ E400 |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Alivio 9S |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth 9-speed |
KHS Alite 500 Womens Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Alivio |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Alivio 9S |
| Fork material | Single |
| Fork type | Spinner 300LC |
Other Specs of KHS Alite 500 Womens
| Component group sets | Shimano Mix |
| Pedals details | Wellgo Resin With Steel Cage With Boron Axle |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | KHS Sport Dual Density |
| Seat post extension | Alloy Micro Adjust |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Merlin provided us with the latest version of its XLM bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Merlin XLM Mountain bike here
- Get your KHS Alite 500 Womens manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for KHS Alite 500 Womens Mountain bike here