Merlin XLM 1998 VS Specialized S-WORKS HT 2003 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


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Specialized S-Works HT

General Infos
Model S-Works HT
Manufacturer Specialized
Year of production 2003
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Color choice -Black Ano
Sizes - 13.5 (inches)
- 15 (inches)
- 17 (inches)
- 18 (inches)
- 19 (inches)
- 21 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.00 (inches) Specialized S-Works Roll-X
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano XTR RapidFire SL Levers
Shimano XTR V-Brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: DT Hugi
Front: Specialized S-Works
Rims manufacturer 28-hole and 32-hole
Mavic X517
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheel 15/17ga. Double-butted
DT Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsSpecialized M5 Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionSpecialized Carbon
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsThomson Elite
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Specialized Cartridge

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-HG92
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeShimano XTR
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/44 Teeth
Shimano XTR M960
Gear shift leversShimano XTR Dual Control STI
Rear gear set 11 - 32 Teeth
9-speed

Specialized S-Works HT Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and clamp-on 34.9 (millimeters)
Shimano Deore XT Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano XTR SGS
Fork material Single Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork type 80 (millimeters) Travel
Rock Shox Sid World Cup

Other Specs of Specialized S-Works HT

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSpecialized S-Works
Seat post extension 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter
Thomson Elite


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