Merlin XLM 1997 VS Bianchi DOSS 5200 2009 specs comparison

Merlin XLM 1997 comparison online with competitors

Merlin XLM

General Infos
Model XLM
Manufacturer Merlin
Year of production 1997
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Color choice -Brushed
Sizes - 12 (inches)
- 13.5 (inches)
- 15 (inches)
- 16.25 (inches)
- 17.5 (inches)
- 18.75 (inches)
- 20 (inches)
- 21.5 (inches)
Sizes - 12 (inches)
- 13.5 (inches)
- 15 (inches)
- 16.25 (inches)
- 17.5 (inches)
- 18.75 (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 XTR 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 24/36/46 Teeth
Shimano XTR M950-HG
Gear shift leversShimano XTR RapidFire SL
Rear gear set 12 - 32 Teeth
8-speed

Merlin XLM Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters)
Shimano XTR Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano XTR SGS
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Magnesium
Fork typeRock Shox Judy SL

Other Specs of Merlin XLM

Component group setsShimano XTR 950
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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Bianchi Doss 5200

General Infos
Model Doss 5200
Manufacturer Bianchi
Year of production 2009
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Color choice - Silver
-Black
Sizes - 38cm (centimeters)
- 43cm (centimeters)
- 48cm (centimeters)
- 53cm (centimeters)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.00 (inches) Hutchinson Python
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano M486 Hydraulic Levers
Shimano M486 Disc Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano RM65
Rims manufacturerMach1 MX Disc White Collection
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheelNot Available

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsBianchi Doss Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionBianchi RC MTB Low Rise Alloy
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsBianchi RC Forged Alloy
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) FSA ZS-4

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainKMC HV800
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeNot Available
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
FSA Dyna Drive
Gear shift leversShimano Alivio EZ-Fire
Rear gear set 11 - 32 Teeth
8-speed

Bianchi Doss 5200 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Alivio
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore
Fork materialSingle
Fork type 100 (millimeters) Travel
SR Suntour SF9-XCT

Other Specs of Bianchi Doss 5200

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsVP-990A With Toe Clips
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatBianchi Race
Seat post extension 31.6 (millimeters) Diameter
Bianchi RC Alloy


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