Merlin XLM 1996 VS Norco XFR 2 2011 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


Norco XFR 2 2011 comparison online with competitors

Norco XFR 2

General Infos
Model XFR 2
Manufacturer Norco
Year of production 2011
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Color choice -Matte Grey
Sizes - 14.5. 16 (inches)
- 18 (inches)
- 20 (inches)
- 22 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire700 X 32c Continental Double Fighter II
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Avid Juicy 3 Levers
Avid Juicy 3 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano Deore FH-M525 Disc
Front: Formula DC20
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Double Wall Alloy
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheelStainless

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsAlloy
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionNorco Riser Bar
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsNorco
Headset sizeFSA No.11N Semi-cartridge

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainShimano HG53
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeFSA BB-7420ST
Crankset parts and sizes 28/38/48 Teeth
FSA Dyna Drive
Gear shift leversSRAM X.5
Rear gear set 11 - 32 Teeth
9-speed

Norco XFR 2 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)SRAM X.5
Derailleur (Rear)SRAM X.5
Fork materialSingle
Fork type 75 (millimeters) Travel
SR Suntour NRX-D

Other Specs of Norco XFR 2

Component group setsSRAM Mix
Pedals detailsWellgo Alloy Body With Alloy Cage
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatWTB Pure V Race OE
Seat post extensionNorco


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