Merlin XLM 1996 VS GT RUCKUS UF 2008 specs comparison

Merlin XLM 1996 comparison online with competitors

Merlin XLM

General Infos
Model XLM
Manufacturer Merlin
Year of production 1996
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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


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GT Ruckus UF

General Infos
Model Ruckus UF
Manufacturer GT
Year of production 2008
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Color choice -Green
Sizes - Standard size for everyone

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire Rear: 26 X 2.3 (inches) Kenda Kiniption
Front: 26 X 2.3 (inches) Kenda Small Block Eight
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Tektro Levers
Tektro Aquila Mechanical Disc Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesAlloy Disc
Rims manufacturerAlex FR 32
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 14ga.
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsChromoly
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionGT Cr-mo Riser
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsBMX 4 Bolt
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Mallet Aheadset

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 1/8 (inches)
KMC Z510HX
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeCartridge Sealed
Crankset parts and sizes 28 Teeth
GT Tubular Cr-Mo 3pc.
Gear shift leversNot Available
Rear gear set 14 Teeth
1-speed

GT Ruckus UF Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Not Available
Derailleur (Rear)Not Available
Fork materialSingle
Fork type 80 (millimeters) Travel
Suntour Duro D

Other Specs of GT Ruckus UF

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsGT Alum Platform With Cr-mo Spindles
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSDG Sky Light I-Beam
Seat post extensionSDG I-Beam


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