Merlin XLM 1996 VS Cannondale F8 2009 specs comparison
Merlin XLM
General Infos| Model | XLM |
| Manufacturer | Merlin |
| Year of production | 1996 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| 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 tire | 26 X 2.00 (inches) IRC PiranhaPro |
| 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 | Not Available |
| 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 | Butted With 6Al and 4V Titanium Dropouts Seamless MTS325 Titanium |
| Frame type | Welded Titanium |
| Handlebar construction | Control Tech Aluminum |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Control Tech |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Shimano XTR |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-IG90 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (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 levers | Shimano 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 type | Rock Shox Judy SL |
Other Specs of Merlin XLM
| Component group sets | Shimano XTR |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Optional |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Control Tech Control Post |
Cannondale F8
General Infos| Model | F8 |
| Manufacturer | Cannondale |
| Year of production | 2009 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
- Race Red -Charcoal Gray |
| Sizes |
- Small - medium - large - xlarge - jumbo |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 1.95 (inches) Kenda Komodo |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano EF-50 EZ Fire Integrated Levers Tektro IO Mechanical Disc Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Formula DC22 Front: Formula DC20 |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Jalco Disc T21 |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | Stainless |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | CO2 Alloy |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Kalloy Alloy Riser |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Cannondale XC3 |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Slimstack A-head |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | KMC 8-Speed |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | FSA TH-7420ST |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 Teeth SR Suntour XCC-T202PB |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano EF-50 EZ Fire Integrated |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth 8-speed |
Cannondale F8 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | SRAM 3.0 |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Altus |
| Fork material | Single |
| Fork type | 80 (millimeters) Travel RST Capa |
Other Specs of Cannondale F8
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Pedals details | VP |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Cannondale Co2 |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Kalloy SP-359 |
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 Cannondale F8 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Cannondale F8 Mountain bike here