Merlin XLM 1998 VS Marin BOLINAS RIDGE 2005 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


Marin Bolinas Ridge 2005 comparison online with competitors

Marin Bolinas Ridge

General Infos
Model Bolinas Ridge
Manufacturer Marin
Year of production 2005
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Color choice -Brushed Polish Matte Silver
Sizes - 13 (inches)
- 15 (inches)
- 17 (inches)
- 18.5 (inches)
- 20 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 1.95 (inches) Kenda Koyote
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Altus Levers
Aluminum Linear-pull Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Q and R
Aluminum
Rims manufacturer 36-hole
Aluminum
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 15ga. Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials7000 aluminum c
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar construction 1 (inches) Rise
Aluminum
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsAluminum
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Ritchey LB 1

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-IG31
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeTruVativ Cartridge
Crankset parts and sizes 24/34/42 Teeth
TruVativ X-Flow
Gear shift leversShimano Altus
Rear gear set 11 - 32 Teeth
8-speed

Marin Bolinas Ridge Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano FD-C050
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Acera
Fork material Single Crown
Aluminum
Fork type 80 (millimeters) Travel
Spinner Grind AC 323

Other Specs of Marin Bolinas Ridge

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsComposite Body
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatComfort
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Aluminum Micro-adjust


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