Merlin XLM 1996 VS Specialized ROCKHOPPER PRO DISC ALL MOUNTAIN 2006 specs comparison

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 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

Specialized Rockhopper Pro Disc All Mountain

General Infos

Model	Rockhopper Pro Disc All Mountain
Manufacturer	Specialized
Year of production	2006
Current price	Check price Here ==>
Color choice	-Not found
Sizes	- 13 (inches) - 15 (inches) - 17 (inches) - 19 (inches) - 21 (inches) - 23 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	Wire Bead 26 X 2.30 (inches) Specialized Enduro
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type	6” Rotor Brakes Avid FR-5 Two Finger Alloy “V” Levers Levers Avid BB5 Mechanical Disc
Hubs for disc brakes	Rear: Shimano M-475 Disc Alloy Q and R Alloy Q and R Loose Ball Bearings Loose Ball Bearings Front: Specialized Disc
Rims manufacturer	36-hole Disc SUN SingleTrack
Spoke nipples type	Brass Nipples
Spoke wheel	15ga. Straight Gauge Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	A1 Premium Aluminum
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	45 (millimeters) Rise Alloy 31.8 (millimeters)
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	3d Forged Alloy 5 Degree Rise Truvativ XR
Headset size	Black Steel Cups Loose Ball Bearings With Seals 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	Shimano CN-HG53
Bottom bracket shell width	73 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type	118 (millimeters) Spindle TruVativ Power Spline
Crankset parts and sizes	Poly Bash Guard With 32t Heat Treated Cr-Mo X 22t Heat Treated Cr-Mo PowerSpline Forged 6066 Alloy Repla Teeth Truvativ Blaze
Gear shift levers	Shimano M-510 Deore SL
Rear gear set	11 - 34 Teeth 8-speed

Specialized Rockhopper Pro Disc All Mountain Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	34.9 (millimeters) Clamp Bottom Pull Shimano Deore
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano M-570 LX
Fork material	Single Crown Magnesium and aluminum and steel
Fork type	130 (millimeters) Marzocchi Drop OFF Comp

Other Specs of Specialized Rockhopper Pro Disc All Mountain

Component group sets	Mountain Mix
Pedals details	9/16” Cr-mo Spindle Alloy Platform
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Specialized Body Geometry Sport MTB
Seat post extension	30.9 (millimeters) Diameter Alloy Micro Adjust