Merlin XLM 1996 VS Gary Fisher BIG SUR 2005 specs comparison
Merlin XLM
General InfosModel | 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 LeversShimano XTR V-Brake Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Not Available |
Rims manufacturer | 32-holeMavic 217 SUP |
Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Double ButtedWheelsmith Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Butted With 6Al and 4V Titanium Dropouts SeamlessMTS325 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) SpindleShimano BB-UN91 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 24/34/46 TeethShimano XTR M950-IG |
Gear shift levers | Shimano XTR RapidFire SL |
Rear gear set | Optional Of Gearing8-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 CrownAluminum 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) DiameterControl Tech Control Post |

Gary Fisher Big Sur
General InfosModel | Big Sur |
Manufacturer | Gary Fisher |
Year of production | 2005 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Not found |
Sizes | - Not available |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 2.20 (inches) Bontrager ACX |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Avid FR-5 LeversAvid SD-5 Front and Avid Single Digit 5 Rear Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Bontrager Superstock Disc |
Rims manufacturer | Bontrager Superstock Disc |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | AC and DC ZR9000 Aluminum |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Bontrager Select OS |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Bontrager Select OS |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aheadset |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Shimano CN-HG53 |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | ISIS GigaPipe |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 TeethBontrager Race |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore LX RapidFire |
Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth9-speed |
Gary Fisher Big Sur Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Deore XT |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT SGS |
Fork material | Single CrownAluminum |
Fork type | 100 (millimeters)Manitou Skareb Super TPC |
Other Specs of Gary Fisher Big Sur
Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
Pedals details | Shimano PD-M505 SPD |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Bontrager Race Luxe |
Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) DiameterBontrager Select |
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 Gary Fisher Big Sur manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Gary Fisher Big Sur Mountain bike here