Merlin XLM 1997 VS Rocky Mountain TRAILHEAD 2003 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 |
Rocky Mountain Trailhead
General Infos| Model | Trailhead |
| Manufacturer | Rocky Mountain |
| Year of production | 2003 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Near Chrome and Zoom Yellow |
| Sizes |
- 14.5 (inches) - 16 (inches) - 17.5 (inches) - 18.5 (inches) - 19.5 (inches) - 21 (inches) - 22.5 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 1.95 (inches) Maxxis MOFO XC |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano Deore Levers Shimano BR-420 Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Alivio |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Alex Ace 19 |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 15ga. Straight Gauge DT Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | 7005 aluminum c |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Rocky Mountain XC Riser |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | RMB |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Ritchey |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) SRAM PC-48 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 73 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 110 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-UN25 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 Teeth Shimano FC-M440 |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore Rapidfire Plus |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth 9-speed |
Rocky Mountain Trailhead Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters) Shimano Alivio |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore SGS |
| Fork material | Single Crown Aluminum and magnesium |
| Fork type | 100 (millimeters) Travel Rock Shox Pilot C |
Other Specs of Rocky Mountain Trailhead
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Pedals details | Big Flats |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | RMB Custom |
| Seat post extension | 26.8 (millimeters) Diameter RMB |
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 Rocky Mountain Trailhead manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Rocky Mountain Trailhead Mountain bike here