Merlin XLM 1996 VS Rocky Mountain GRIND 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 |
Rocky Mountain Grind
General InfosModel | Grind |
Manufacturer | Rocky Mountain |
Year of production | 2003 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice |
-Army Grey |
Sizes |
- 15 (inches) - 16.5 (inches) - 18 (inches) - 19 (inches) - 20.5 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | Rear: 26 X 2.50 (inches) Maxxis Mobster Front: 26 X 2.70 (inches) Maxxis Mobster |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Shimano Alivio Levers Shimano BR-M475 Mechanical Disc Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano Alivio Disc Front: Shimano |
Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Alex DX-32 |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 15ga. Straight Gauge DT Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | 7005 aluminum c |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Titec Hell Bent |
Handlebar extender | Not Available |
Handlebar stem details | Rocky Mountain Freeride |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Ritchey Logic |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-HG50 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 73 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 113 (millimeters) Spindle TruVativ ISIS DH |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32 Teeth TruVativ Hussefelt With Bashguard |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Alivio RapidFire Plus |
Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth 8-speed |
Rocky Mountain Grind Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters) Shimano Alivio |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore SGS |
Fork material | Single Crown Aluminum and magnesium |
Fork type | 100 (millimeters) Travel Marzocchi EXR |
Other Specs of Rocky Mountain Grind
Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
Pedals details | RMB Big Flats With Pins |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Titec Berserker |
Seat post extension | 26.8 (millimeters) Diameter Rocky Mountain |
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 Rocky Mountain Grind manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Rocky Mountain Grind Mountain bike here