Merlin XLM 1997 VS Marin PALISADES TRAIL 2010 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 |
Marin Palisades Trail
General Infos| Model | Palisades Trail |
| Manufacturer | Marin |
| Year of production | 2010 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-White Smoke |
| Sizes |
- 13 (inches) - 15 (inches) - 17 (inches) - 19 (inches) - 20.5 (inches) - 22 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.20 (inches) Continental Mountain King |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Hayes Stroker Ryde Levers Hayes Stroker Ryde With V6 Rotor Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano 525 Disc Front: Shimano Deore Disc |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole WTB SX24 |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | 15ga. WTB Stainless |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | 6061 Triple Butted Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Double Butted 6061 Alloy OS Riser |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | DB 6061 Alloy OS Riser |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Integrated FSA #10 |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | Shimano HG-53 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Truvativ Sealed Cartridge |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth TruVativ Fire D 3.1 |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth 9-speed |
Marin Palisades Trail Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Deore |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano SLX |
| Fork material | Single |
| Fork type | 100 (millimeters) Travel Marzocchi 22 RLO |
Other Specs of Marin Palisades Trail
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Pedals details | Alloy Double Sided Mountain |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | WTB Vigo Comp |
| Seat post extension | 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter 400 (millimeters) Comp Alloy Micro Adjust |
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 Marin Palisades Trail manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Marin Palisades Trail Mountain bike here