Merlin XLM 1996 VS Cannondale F5 2010 specs comparison

Merlin XLM 1996 comparison online with competitors

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 F5

General Infos
Model F5
Manufacturer Cannondale
Year of production 2010
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Color choice - Race Red
-Jet Black
Sizes - S
- M
- L
- X
- J

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.1 (inches) Kenda Small Block 8
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Cannondale C4 Levers
Avid BB 5 Mechanical Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Formula DC22
Front: Formula DC20
Rims manufacturer 28-hole and 32-hole
Maddux DC3.0 Disc
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheel15ga.

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials Double Butted And Hydraulically Formed
Trail SL Féminine
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionCannondale C3
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsCannondale XC3
Headset size1.5 (inches) Tange Custom

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainKMC 9-speed
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeTange Cartridge
Crankset parts and sizes 44/32/22 Teeth
FSA Alpha Drive
Gear shift leversSRAM X.5
Rear gear set 11 - 34 Teeth
9-speed

Cannondale F5 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)SRAM X.5
Derailleur (Rear)SRAM X.5
Fork materialSingle
Fork type 100 (millimeters) Travel
RST Deuce Air

Other Specs of Cannondale F5

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsPlatform Resin With Steel Cage
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatCannondale C3 Ergonomic Form
Seat post extension 31.6 (millimeters) Diameter
Cannondale C4


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