Merlin XLM 1996 VS Marin APINE TRAIL 29ER 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


Marin Apine Trail 29er 2008 comparison online with competitors

Marin Apine Trail 29er

General Infos
Model Apine Trail 29er
Manufacturer Marin
Year of production 2008
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Color choice - Gloss Solar
-Matte Brushed Silver
Sizes - 17 (inches)
- 19 (inches)
- 20.5 (inches)
- 22 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire29 X 2.10 (inches) WTB Prowler SL Sport
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size29 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Forged Alloy 3 Finger Levers
Hayes MX-4 Disc Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesAlloy Double Sealed Disc QR
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Alex TD-20
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheel 14ga.
WTB Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials6061 aluminum c
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionDouble Butted 6061 Alloy
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsMarin OS Alloy
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Ritchey LB

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainShimano HG40
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeTruvativ Sealed Cartridge
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
TruVativ X-Flow 3.0
Gear shift leversShimano Alivio
Rear gear set 11 - 32 Teeth
8-speed

Marin Apine Trail 29er Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Altus
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Alivio
Fork material Single Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork type 100 (millimeters) Travel
RockShox Dart 3

Other Specs of Marin Apine Trail 29er

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsComposite
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatWTB Speed V Sport LE
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Alloy Micro Adjust


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