Merlin XLM 1997 VS Dean OSCAR 1996 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


Dean Oscar 1996 comparison online with competitors

Dean Oscar

General Infos
Model Oscar
Manufacturer Dean
Year of production 1996
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Color choice - fade burgundy
- fade green
- gray
-Black
Sizes - 13.8 (inches)
- 15 (inches)
- 16 (inches)
- 17 (inches)
- 18 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire Rear: 26 X 2.10 (inches) Onza Honch
Front: 26 X 2.10 (inches) Onza Aggro
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Dia-Compe SS-7 Levers
Rhino Racing Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesNot Available
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Sun Metal CR17A
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 1.8 (millimeters) Double Butted
Wheelsmith Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsEaston ProGram Elite Double-butted
Frame typeWelded Aluminum
Handlebar constructionDean Aluminum
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsDean Alloy
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset SA-2

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
KMC SS-90
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 107 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-UN71
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
Rhino Racing
Gear shift leversGrip Shift SRT-800 X-Ray
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
8-speed

Dean Oscar Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)
Shimano Deore XT
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore XT GS
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork typeRock Shox Judy XC

Other Specs of Dean Oscar

Component group setsShimano Deore XT
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatVelo Titanium Rails
Seat post extension 26.8 (millimeters) Diameter
Dean Aluminum


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