Merlin XLM 1996 VS GT AVALANCHE 3.0 2008 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 |
GT Avalanche 3.0
General Infos| Model | Avalanche 3.0 |
| Manufacturer | GT |
| Year of production | 2008 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
- Silver -Black |
| Sizes |
- Xsmall - small - medium - large - xlarge |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.10 (inches) Kenda Nevagal |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Tektro Linear-pull Levers Tektro Linear-pull Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Alloy Disc |
| Rims manufacturer | Alex ACE-17 |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass CP |
| Spoke wheel | 14ga. Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | GT 6061 Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | ATB Alloy Riser |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | GT ATB |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Tange Seiki |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | Shimano |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Cartridge Sealed |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 Teeth Suntour XCT-02 |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Alivio |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth 8-speed |
GT Avalanche 3.0 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano M -330 |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Alivio |
| Fork material | Single |
| Fork type | 100 (millimeters) Travel SR Suntour XCM |
Other Specs of GT Avalanche 3.0
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Pedals details | Nylon Platform |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | WTB Speed V |
| Seat post extension | Micro-adjust |
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 GT Avalanche 3.0 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for GT Avalanche 3.0 Mountain bike here