Merlin XLM 1996 VS Raleigh TESS 2003 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 |
Raleigh Tess
General InfosModel | Tess |
Manufacturer | Raleigh |
Year of production | 2003 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice |
- Periwinkle and White -Lavender and Black |
Sizes |
- 13 (inches) - 15 (inches) - 17 (inches) - 19 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 2.10 (inches) WTB VelociRaptor |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Tektro 317A Short Reach Levers Tektro 835A Linear Pull Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Q and R Rear: Shimano HB-RM40 Front: Aluminum |
Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Weinmann Zac 19 |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 14ga. Straight Gauge Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | 6061 T6 Aluminum |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | 1.25 (inches) Rise Aluminum |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Aluminum Threadless |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Zero Stack Threadless Tien Hsin ZST Retainer Bearing |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) SRAM PC-49 |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | Cartridge |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth Shimano FC-M440 |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore |
Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth 9-speed |
Raleigh Tess Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Dual-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters) Shimano Deore |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore |
Fork material | Single Crown Aluminum and magnesium |
Fork type | 80 (millimeters) Travel Rock Shox Judy TT-W |
Other Specs of Raleigh Tess
Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
Pedals details | Aluminum Cage With Clips & Straps |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Avenir Women's Specific |
Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Aluminum Micro-adjust |
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 Tess manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Raleigh Tess Mountain bike here