Merlin XLM 1997 VS Dirt Research HOT SPRINGS ST SUSPENSION 1995 specs comparison

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 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

Dirt Research Hot Springs ST Suspension

General Infos

Model	Hot Springs ST Suspension
Manufacturer	Dirt Research
Year of production	1995
Current price	Check price Here ==>
Color choice	-Sea green -titanium finish
Sizes	- 14 (inches) - 16 (inches) - 18 (inches) - 20 (inches) - 22 (inches) - 24 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	Rear: 26 X 1.95 (inches) Tioga Psycho II Front: 26 X 2.10 (inches) Tioga Psycho II
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type	Shimano Alivio Levers Shimano Alivio Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Shimano Alivio
Rims manufacturer	32-hole Sun Metal CRT16 II
Spoke nipples type	Brass Nipples
Spoke wheel	2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Union Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	Double-butted Tange Infinity Chromoly
Frame type	TIG-welded Steel
Handlebar construction	Dirt Research 180g Alloy
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	Dirt Research Threadless Alloy
Headset size	1 1/8 (inches) Tioga Alchemy

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	1/2 X 3/32 (inches) KMC HP-70
Bottom bracket shell width	Not Available
Bottom bracket type	Not Available
Crankset parts and sizes	22/32/42 Teeth Shimano Alivio HyperDrive-C
Gear shift levers	Shimano Alivio RapidFire Plus
Rear gear set	11 - 28 Teeth 7-speed

Dirt Research Hot Springs ST Suspension Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Top-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters) Shimano Alivio
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano Alivio SGS
Fork material	Aluminum
Fork type	Dirt Research 600A

Other Specs of Dirt Research Hot Springs ST Suspension

Component group sets	Shimano Alivio
Pedals details	Dirt Research 934-S
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Dirt Research
Seat post extension	26.8 (millimeters) Diameter Dirt Research