Merlin XLM 1998 VS Norco NITRO-NINER 2008 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


Norco Nitro-Niner 2008 comparison online with competitors

Norco Nitro-Niner

General Infos
Model Nitro-Niner
Manufacturer Norco
Year of production 2008
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Color choice -Not found
Sizes - Small
- Medium
- Large
- Extra large

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire29 X 2.10 (inches) Kenda Small Block Eight
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size29 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Avid Juicy 5 Levers
Avid Juicy 5 With 6' Rotor Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesWTB Speed Disc 29er Wheelset
Rims manufacturerWTB Speed Disc 29er Wheelset
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheelNot Available

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsAluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionRitchey Low Rizer
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem details 31.8 (millimeters) Clamp
Ritchey
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Semi-integrated CH-918

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
KMC X-9
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeNot Available
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/44 Teeth
Shimano Deore
Gear shift leversShimano Deore
Rear gear set 11 - 32 Teeth
9-speed

Norco Nitro-Niner Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) 31.8 (millimeters) Clamp
Shimano Deore
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano LX
Fork materialSingle
Fork type 100 (millimeters) Travel
RockShox Reba SL Dual Air 29

Other Specs of Norco Nitro-Niner

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsShimano PD-M505
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatNorco Cr-Mo Performance Comfort
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Ritchey


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