Merlin XLM 1996 VS Marin INDIAN FIRE TRAIL 2001 specs comparison

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 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

Marin Indian Fire Trail

General Infos

Model	Indian Fire Trail
Manufacturer	Marin
Year of production	2001
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Color choice	-Gloss Pearl White
Sizes	- 15 (inches) - 17 (inches) - 18.5 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	26 X 2.10 (inches) IRC Notos XC
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type	Avid Speed Dial 7 Levers Avid Single Digit 7 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	DT Swiss Onyx
Rims manufacturer	32-hole Mavic X225
Spoke nipples type	Aluminum Nipples
Spoke wheel	1.8 (millimeters) Double-butted DT Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	Columbus Altec 2
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	Ovation Flat Aluminum
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	Ovation Butted Alloy
Headset size	1 1/8 (inches) Threadless WTB Momentum Comp AL Grease Guard

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	1/2 X 3/32 (inches) SRAM PC-59
Bottom bracket shell width	Not Available
Bottom bracket type	Sealed Cartridge
Crankset parts and sizes	22/32/44 Teeth Shimano XT
Gear shift levers	Shimano XT RapidFire SL
Rear gear set	12 - 34 Teeth 9-speed

Marin Indian Fire Trail Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Shimano XT
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano Deore XTR
Fork material	Triple-clamp
Fork type	Manitou Mars Elite

Other Specs of Marin Indian Fire Trail

Component group sets	Mountain Mix
Pedals details	Shimano PD-M536 SPD
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	WTB SST Speed V Comp
Seat post extension	Ovation Pro