Merlin XLM 1997 VS Da Bomb SPUTNIK 2002 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 |
Da Bomb Sputnik
General Infos| Model | Sputnik |
| Manufacturer | Da Bomb |
| Year of production | 2002 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Red |
| Sizes |
- 14.5 (inches) - 16.5 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | Rear: 26 X 2.35 (inches) Maxxis High Roller Front: 26 X 2.50 (inches) Maxxis High Roller |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | ProMax DSK-1.0 Hydraulic Disc Levers ProMax DSK-1.0 Hydraulic Disc Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Bombshell Motofin |
| Rims manufacturer | 36-hole Bombshell Fatboy |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 14ga. Straight Gauge Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | 7005 aluminum c |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Bombshell A10 |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Bombshell Impact |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 73 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | Not Available |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 38 Teeth TruVativ Hussefelt DH |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore Rapidfire |
| Rear gear set | 12 - 32 Teeth 9-speed |
Da Bomb Sputnik Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Chain Retention Device MRP World Cup II |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore |
| Fork material | Single Triple-clamp Crown Carbon Fiber and aluminum |
| Fork type | 5.0 (inches) Travel Bombshell Wicked Wendy |
Other Specs of Da Bomb Sputnik
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Pedals details | Aluminum Platform |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Bombshell Da Throne |
| Seat post extension | 31.4 (millimeters) Diameter Bombshell Da Lux |
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 Da Bomb Sputnik manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Da Bomb Sputnik Mountain bike here