Merlin XLM 1998 VS Specialized HARDROCK DISC 2010 specs comparison

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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


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Specialized Hardrock Disc

General Infos
Model Hardrock Disc
Manufacturer Specialized
Year of production 2010
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Color choice - Navy
- Silver
-Black
Sizes - 13 (inches)
- 15 (inches)
- 17 (inches)
- 19 (inches)
- 21 (inches)
- 23 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.00 (inches) Specialized Fast Trak LK Sport
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Alloy Linear Levers
Tektro Novela With 160 (millimeters) Rotor Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesForged Alloy
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Alex HRD
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheel 14ga.
Stainless

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsA1 Premium Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionHi-Ten Riser
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsAlloy
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainKMC Z7
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters)
Bottom bracket type 118 (millimeters) Spindle
VP-BC73T
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
SR Suntour
Gear shift leversSRAM X.3 Trigger
Rear gear set 11 - 32 Teeth
7-speed

Specialized Hardrock Disc Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Altus
Derailleur (Rear)SRAM X.4
Fork material Single Crown
Hi-tensile Steel and alloy
Fork type 80 (millimeters) Travel
SR Suntour SF8-XCT-V2

Other Specs of Specialized Hardrock Disc

Component group setsSRAM X.3/mix
Pedals detailsComposite
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSpecialized XC Body Geometry
Seat post extension 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter
Alloy Micro Adjust


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