Merlin XLM 1997 VS Gary Fisher BIG SUR 2006 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


Gary Fisher Big Sur 2006 comparison online with competitors

Gary Fisher Big Sur

General Infos
Model Big Sur
Manufacturer Gary Fisher
Year of production 2006
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Color choice -Not found
Sizes - XS (13) (inches)
- SM (15.5) (inches)
- MD (inches)
- LG (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.25 (inches) Bontrager Jones XR
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Hayes HFX-9 Levers
Hayes HFX-9 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesBontrager Select Disc
Rims manufacturerBontrager Select Disc
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheelNot Available

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsAC and DC ZR9000 Aluminum and carbon Stays
Frame typeTIG-welded and bonded
Handlebar constructionBontrager Crowbar Select OS
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsBontrager Select OS
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aheadset

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-HG73
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeTruVativ GXP
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/44 Teeth
Bontrager Race
Gear shift leversShimano Deore LX
Rear gear set 11 - 34 Teeth
9-speed

Gary Fisher Big Sur Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano FD-M580 LX
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano M-750 XT
Fork material Single Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork type 100 (millimeters) Travel
Manitou R7 Super With TPC

Other Specs of Gary Fisher Big Sur

Component group setsShimano Deore LX
Pedals detailsShimano PD-M520
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatBontrager Race Lux
Seat post extensionBontrager Select


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