Merlin XLM 1996 VS Cannondale 29ER 3 2008 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


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Cannondale 29er 3

General Infos
Model 29er 3
Manufacturer Cannondale
Year of production 2008
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Color choice -Raw HI-Bright
Sizes - Medium
- large
- xlarge

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire29 X 2.30 (inches) WTB ExiWolf
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size29 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Cannondale X-Country Levers
Avid BB-5 With 185 (millimeters) Rotor Front and Avid BB-5 With 160 (millimeters) Rotor Rear Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Formula SS
Front: Cannondale Lefty
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
WTB Dual Duty FR
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheelDT Swiss Champion Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsCaffeine Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar construction 31.8 (millimeters)
FSA XC-281AOS
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsCannondale XC3 HeadShok
Headset sizeCannondale HeadShok Si

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainSRAM 8-Speed
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeSRAM GXP
Crankset parts and sizes 33 Teeth
TruVativ Fire X SS
Gear shift leversNot Available
Rear gear set 18 Teeth
1-speed

Cannondale 29er 3 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Not Available
Derailleur (Rear)Not Available
Fork materialAluminum
Fork type 80 (millimeters) Travel
Cannondale Lefty Speed Bonded DLR2

Other Specs of Cannondale 29er 3

Component group setsSingle Speed Mix
Pedals detailsNot Available
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatCannondale X-Country
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Cannondale Alloy


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