Merlin XLM 1996 VS Gary Fisher TARPON 2010 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 |
Gary Fisher Tarpon
General Infos| Model | Tarpon |
| Manufacturer | Gary Fisher |
| Year of production | 2010 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
- Chi Red -Charcoal Metallic |
| Sizes |
- XS (13) (inches) - SM (15.5) (inches) - MD (17.5) (inches) - LG (inches) - XL (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 36-hole Bontrager 550 |
| Bike rear tire | 26 X 2.00 (inches) Bontrager LT3 |
| Bike wheel size | Shimano MF-Z31 |
| Brakeset type | 14 - 34 Teeth 7-speed |
| Hubs for disc brakes | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Bontrager SSR |
| Rims manufacturer | Not Available |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | Not Available |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | TIG-welded |
| Frame type | Not Available |
| Handlebar construction | 1 1/8 (inches) Semi-ntegrated |
| Handlebar extender | 620 (millimeters) X 30 (millimeters) Bontrager Approved Riser |
| Handlebar stem details | Optional |
| Headset size | Wellgo LU-984 |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 122 (millimeters) Spindle VP-BC73 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Butted & Hydroformed Gold Series 6061 T6 AL |
| Bottom bracket type | 73 (millimeters) |
| Crankset parts and sizes | Not Available |
| Gear shift levers | Mountain Mix |
| Rear gear set | Not Available |
Gary Fisher Tarpon Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano EF-50 |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Clamp On 34.9 (millimeters) Shimano C050 |
| Fork material | 100 (millimeters) Travel SR Suntour SF9-XCT-V2 |
| Fork type | 24/34/42 Teeth Shimano FC-M151 |
Other Specs of Gary Fisher Tarpon
| Component group sets | Not Available |
| Pedals details | Shimano Altus |
| Rear shock absorber | G2 46 (millimeters) Offset |
| Saddle seat | 25d Rise Bontrager Approved |
| Seat post extension | Bontrager SSR |
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 Tarpon manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Gary Fisher Tarpon Mountain bike here