Merlin XLM 1996 VS Specialized P.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


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Specialized P.2

General Infos
Model P.2
Manufacturer Specialized
Year of production 2011
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Color choice - White
-Black
Sizes - 22.5 TT (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.3 (inches) Specialized Rhythm Lite Control
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Avid FR- 5 Rear Levers
Avid BB 5 Mechanical Rear Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: P. Disc Cassette
Front: P. Low Flange
Rims manufacturer 36-hole
P. Disc
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheel 14ga. Butted
Stainless

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsCrMo
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionRiser Bar 60 (millimeters) Rise
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsSBC Aggro
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Campy Spec Integrated Sealed Cartridge Bearing

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 1/8 (inches)
KMC Z510HX
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeMid BB
Crankset parts and sizes 25t Teeth
P. 2pc Tubulars
Gear shift leversNot Available
Rear gear set 12 Teeth
1-speed

Specialized P.2 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Not Available
Derailleur (Rear)Not Available
Fork material Single Crown
Magnesium Lowers
Fork type 80 (millimeters)
Marzocchi DJ2

Other Specs of Specialized P.2

Component group setsDirt Jump Mix
Pedals detailsSBC Lo Pro Plastic Platform
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatP. Combo
Seat post extension 25.4 (millimeters) Diameter
Alloy


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