Merlin XLM 1997 VS Norco RYDE 2009 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


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Norco Ryde

General Infos
Model Ryde
Manufacturer Norco
Year of production 2009
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Color choice -Light Green
Sizes - Small
- medium

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.30 (inches) Kenda K-Rad
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Tektro MT 2.1 Levers
Hayes Mechanical With 6 (inches) Rotor Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes 135x10 Axle
Rear: KT
Front: KT Disc
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Alienation PBR
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheelNot Available

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials4130 chromoly c
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionFUNN Full Bore
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsFunn Rippa
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless FSA Impact

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
KMC Z72
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeTruVativ Howitzer
Crankset parts and sizes 34 Teeth
Truvativ Ruktion With Black Spire NSX 1
Gear shift leversSRAM X.5
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
8-speed

Norco Ryde Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Not Available
Derailleur (Rear)SRAM X.5
Fork materialSingle
Fork type 100 (millimeters) Travel
Marzocchi DJ 3

Other Specs of Norco Ryde

Component group setsSRAM Mix
Pedals detailsOddysey Twisted
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatPivotal Thin
Seat post extension 25.4 (millimeters) Diameter
Pivotal Tron


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