Merlin XLM 1996 VS Barracuda A2M 1997 specs comparison

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Merlin XLM

General Infos
Model XLM
Manufacturer Merlin
Year of production 1996
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Color choice -Satin
Sizes - 13.5 (inches)
- 15 (inches)
- 16.25 (inches)
- 17.5 (inches)
- 18.75 (inches)
- 20 (inches)
- 21.5 (inches)
Sizes - 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 2.00 (inches) IRC PiranhaPro
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano XTR Levers
Shimano XTR V-Brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesNot Available
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 Butted With 6Al and 4V Titanium Dropouts
Seamless
MTS325 Titanium
Frame typeWelded Titanium
Handlebar constructionControl Tech Aluminum
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsControl Tech
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Shimano XTR

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-IG90
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 103 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-UN91
Crankset parts and sizes 24/34/46 Teeth
Shimano XTR M950-IG
Gear shift leversShimano XTR RapidFire SL
Rear gear set Optional Of Gearing
8-speed

Merlin XLM Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters)
Shimano XTR Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano XTR
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork typeRock Shox Judy SL

Other Specs of Merlin XLM

Component group setsShimano XTR
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatOptional
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Control Tech Control Post


Barracuda A2M 1997 comparison online with competitors

Barracuda A2M

General Infos
Model A2M
Manufacturer Barracuda
Year of production 1997
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Color choice -Black flake and Audi Pearl
Sizes - 12 (inches)
- 14 (inches)
- 16 (inches)
- 18 (inches)
- 19 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 1.95 (inches) Hutchinson On The Rocks
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Dia-Compe PC-7 EXA Levers
Shimano Deore LX V-Brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano R080
Silent Clutch
Front: Shimano Deore LX
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Weinmann Zac 19
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Richman Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials Double-butted
7000 Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionJY 145D2 Aluminum
Handlebar extenderCuda One-piece Aluminum
Handlebar stem detailsCuda Aluminum
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless YST CS558

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Sachs SC-40
Bottom bracket shell width73 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 113 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-LP26
Crankset parts and sizes 22/34/44 Teeth
Sugino Impel 500
Gear shift leversGrip Shift SRT-800 X-Ray
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
8-speed

Barracuda A2M Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)
Shimano Deore XT Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore XT SGS
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum
Fork typeAnswer Manitou Pro

Other Specs of Barracuda A2M

Component group setsShimano Deore XT
Pedals detailsWellgo LU-954 With Clips & Straps
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seat Vanadium Rails
Vetta AT Transverse
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Kalloy SP-248


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