Merlin XLM 1997 VS Trek 4300 DISC 2004 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


Trek 4300 Disc 2004 comparison online with competitors

Trek 4300 Disc

General Infos
Model 4300 Disc
Manufacturer Trek
Year of production 2004
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Color choice - Blue and White
-Black
Sizes - 13 (inches)
- 16 (inches)
- 18 (inches)
- 19.5 (inches)
- 21 (inches)
- 22.5 (inches)
- 24 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.00 (inches) Bontrager Connection
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano ST-EF29 EZ Fire STI Levers
Shimano BR-C501 Mechanical Disc Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Q and R
Rear: Shimano HB-RM40
Front: Aluminum
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Matrix 750
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 14ga. Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsAluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionBontrager Sport
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsAluminum Threadless
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aheadset

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeNot Available
Crankset parts and sizes 24/34/42 Teeth
Suntour XCC-150
Gear shift leversShimano ST-EF29 EZ Fire STI
Rear gear set 11 - 32 Teeth
8-speed

Trek 4300 Disc Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano C050
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Acera
Fork material Single Crown
Aluminum
Fork type 70 (millimeters) Travel
InSync Grind 323

Other Specs of Trek 4300 Disc

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsAluminum Platform
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatBontrager Sport
Seat post extensionAluminum Micro-adjust


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