Merlin XLM 1996 VS Independent Fabrication SPECIAL XT SID SL 2001 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 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 |
Independent Fabrication Special XT SID SL
General InfosModel | Special XT SID SL |
Manufacturer | Independent Fabrication |
Year of production | 2001 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice |
-All colors available |
Sizes |
- 10 (inches) - 12 (inches) - 13 (inches) - 14.5 (inches) - 15.5 (inches) - 17 (inches) - 18 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 2.10 (inches) Hutchinson Python |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL Levers Shimano XT V-Brake Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano XT |
Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic X517 |
Spoke nipples type | Aluminum Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 1.8 (millimeters) Double-butted Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Columbus Nivacrom |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Kore Elite |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Kore Elite |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Chris King No-Threadset |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-HG92 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | Shimano BB-ES70 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 24/34/46 Teeth Shimano XT Hollowtech |
Gear shift levers | Shimano XT RapidFire SL |
Rear gear set | Optional Of Gearing 9-speed |
Independent Fabrication Special XT SID SL Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters) Shimano Deore XT Top-swing |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano XT SGS |
Fork material | Triple-clamp Crown Aluminum and magnesium |
Fork type | 2.5 (inches) Travel Rock Shox Sid SL |
Other Specs of Independent Fabrication Special XT SID SL
Component group sets | Shimano Deore XT |
Pedals details | Optional |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Selle Italia |
Seat post extension | 29.4 (millimeters) Diameter Thomson Elite |
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 Independent Fabrication Special XT SID SL manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Independent Fabrication Special XT SID SL Mountain bike here