Merlin XLM 1996 VS Kona UNIT 2009 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 |
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Kona Unit
General InfosModel | Unit |
Manufacturer | Kona |
Year of production | 2009 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice |
-Black Metallic |
Sizes |
- 16 (inches) - 18 (inches) - 19 (inches) - 20 (inches) - 22 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 29 X 2.10 (inches) Maxxis Ignitor |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 29 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Avid FR-5 Levers Avid BB 5 Mechanical Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Formula Disc |
Rims manufacturer | Mavic TN 719 |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | 15ga. Sandvic Stainless |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Kona Chromoly Butted |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Kona XC and BC |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Kona XC and BC |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) TH |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | KMC Z610 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 73 (millimeters) |
Bottom bracket type | FSA Mega EXO |
Crankset parts and sizes | 32 Teeth FSA V-Drive SS |
Gear shift levers | Not Available |
Rear gear set | 18 Teeth 1-speed |
Kona Unit Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Not Available |
Derailleur (Rear) | Not Available |
Fork material | Unicrown |
Fork type | Kona P2 29er Disc |
Other Specs of Kona Unit
Component group sets | Single Speed Mix |
Pedals details | Kona Jackshit Deluxe |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | WTB Rocket V Comp |
Seat post extension | Kona XC and BC |
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 Kona Unit manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Kona Unit Mountain bike here