Merlin XLM 1997 VS Cannondale TRAIL SL 3 2011 specs comparison
Merlin XLM
General Infos| Model | XLM |
| Manufacturer | Merlin |
| Year of production | 1997 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| 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 tire | 26 X 2.10 (inches) WTB VelociRaptor Kevlar |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano XTR Levers Shimano XTR V-Brake Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano XTR |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic 217 SUP |
| Spoke nipples type | Alloy 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 type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Syncros Hardcore |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Syncros Hardcore |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Chris King NoThreadSet |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-IG90 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (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 levers | Shimano 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 type | Rock Shox Judy SL |
Other Specs of Merlin XLM
| Component group sets | Shimano XTR 950 |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Bontrager With Titanium Rails |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Syncros Pro Series Aluminum |
Cannondale TraiL SL 3
General Infos| Model | TraiL SL 3 |
| Manufacturer | Cannondale |
| Year of production | 2011 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
- Magnesium White (gloss) -Jet Black (matte) |
| Sizes |
- Small - Medium - Large - Extra large |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.1 (inches) Kenda Small Block 8 |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Tektro Draco SL Levers Tektro Draco SL Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Formula DC22 Front: Formula DC20 |
| Rims manufacturer | 28-hole and 32-hole Maddux DC3.0 |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | 15ga. Butted Stainless |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Alloy |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Cannondale C3 Riser |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Cannondale C4 |
| Headset size | 1 1/2 (inches) Tange Custom |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | Shimano HG53 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Shimano ES25 Octalink |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth Shimano FC-M430-8 |
| Gear shift levers | SRAM X.5 |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth 9-speed |
Cannondale TraiL SL 3 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | SRAM X.5 |
| Derailleur (Rear) | SRAM X.5 |
| Fork material | Single Crown Alloy |
| Fork type | 100 (millimeters) Travel RST Deuce Coil |
Other Specs of Cannondale TraiL SL 3
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Pedals details | VP Platform With Steel Cage |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Cannondale Stage 2 |
| Seat post extension | 31.6 (millimeters) Diameter Cannondale C3 |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Merlin provided us with the latest version of its XLM bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Merlin XLM Mountain bike here
- Get your Cannondale TraiL SL 3 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Cannondale TraiL SL 3 Mountain bike here