Merlin XLM 1996 VS Raleigh TALUS 29 2010 specs comparison
Merlin XLM
General Infos| Model | 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 |
Raleigh Talus 29
General Infos| Model | Talus 29 |
| Manufacturer | Raleigh |
| Year of production | 2010 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Silver and Ano Blue |
| Sizes |
- Small - Medium - Large - Extra large |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 29 X 2.20 (inches) Geax Saguaro |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 29 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Avid Juicy 3 Levers Avid Juicy 3 Hydraulic With 185 (millimeters) Rotor Front and Avid Juicy 3 Hydraulic With 160 (millimeters) Rotor Rear Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | JoyTech Disc |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Weinmann XM280 Disc |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | 14ga. Stainless |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Atomic 13 SL Custom Butted Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Avenir 100 Series Riser |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Avenir 100 31.8 (millimeters) Clamp |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Ahead Alloy Cups |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | Shimano HG53 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Shimano Octalink ES25 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth Shimano MC442 |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth 9-speed |
Raleigh Talus 29 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Deore |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore Shadow |
| Fork material | Single |
| Fork type | 80 (millimeters) Rock Shox Dart 3 With Lockout |
Other Specs of Raleigh Talus 29
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Pedals details | Avenir ATB Resin Platform |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Avenir 200 Series |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Avenir 200 Series |
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 Raleigh Talus 29 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Raleigh Talus 29 Mountain bike here