Merlin XLM 1996 VS Specialized ROCKHOPPER FS 1998 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


Specialized Rockhopper FS 1998 comparison online with competitors

Specialized Rockhopper FS

General Infos
Model Rockhopper FS
Manufacturer Specialized
Year of production 1998
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Color choice - metallic blue
-Green gold
Sizes - 13 (inches)
- 15 (inches)
- 17 (inches)
- 19 (inches)
- 21 (inches)
- 23 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire Rear: 26 X 1.90 (inches) Specialized Dirt Master
Front: 26 X 1.90 (inches) Specialized Dirt Control
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Dia-Compe DP-7N Levers
Dia-Compe VC-757 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Q and R
Q and R
Rear: Ritchey Aluminum
Front: Specialized Aluminum
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Rear: Ritchey Rock OCR
Front: Ritchey Rock SCX
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 1.8 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsRitchey Nitanium
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionSpecialized Aluminum
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsSpecialized Aluminum
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Ritchey Logic

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Sachs
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket typeSpecialized Sealed Cartridge
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
Specialized Strong Arm Expert
Gear shift leversShimano Rapidfire
Rear gear set 11 - 32 Teeth
8-speed

Specialized Rockhopper FS Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)
Shimano Alivio Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano STX-RC
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork typeRock Shox Indy C

Other Specs of Specialized Rockhopper FS

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsResin
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSpecialized Prolong Evolution Carbotech
Seat post extension 30.4 (millimeters) Diameter
Aluminum Micro-adjust


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