Merlin XLM 1996 VS Gary Fisher DUAL SPORT 229 2004 specs comparison

Merlin XLM 1996 comparison online with competitors

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 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


Gary Fisher Dual Sport 229 2004 comparison online with competitors

Gary Fisher Dual Sport 229

General Infos
Model Dual Sport 229
Manufacturer Gary Fisher
Year of production 2004
Current price Check price Here ==>   
Color choice -Warm Silver and Gold Metallic
Sizes - 15.5 (inches)
- 17.5 (inches)
- 19 (inches)
- 21 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire700 X 42c IRC Mythos XC Slick
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Avid AD 3 Levers
Aluminum Linear-pull Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesBontrager Select
Rims manufacturer 20-hole and 24-hole
Bontrager Select Wheelsystem
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 14/15 Ga. Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsAluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionBontrager Select
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsBontrager Sport
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aheadset and Semi-Cartidge

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainShimano CN-HG53
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeBontrager ISIS Splined
Crankset parts and sizes 22/38/48 Teeth
Bontrager Select
Gear shift leversShimano Deore LX RapidFire
Rear gear set 11 - 34 Teeth
9-speed

Gary Fisher Dual Sport 229 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Deore
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore XT
Fork materialNot Available
Fork type 75 (millimeters) Travel
Answer Manitou South Elite

Other Specs of Gary Fisher Dual Sport 229

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsShimano 505 Clipless
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatTitec Ithys
Seat post extensionBontrager Sport


Useful links and guides ....