Merlin XLM LX V-BRAKE 2005 VS GT LTS-5 1997 specs comparison

Merlin XLM LX V-Brake
General InfosModel | XLM LX V-Brake |
Manufacturer | Merlin |
Year of production | 2005 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Not found |
Sizes | - 15 (inches)- 16.25 (inches)- 17.5 (inches)- 18.75 (inches)- 20.0 (inches)- custom (inches) |
Sizes | - 15 (inches)- 16.25 (inches)- 17.5 (inches)- 18.75 (inches)- 20.0 (inches)- custom (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 2.00 (inches) Kenda Nevegal |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Shimano Deore LX LeversShimano Deore LX Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | FSA XC-100 |
Rims manufacturer | FSA XC 100 |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | Not Available |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | 3AL and 2.5V Titanium |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | FSA XC-280 |
Handlebar extender | Not Available |
Handlebar stem details | FSA OS-170 |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Shimano CN-HG93 |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | Shimano Deore LX |
Crankset parts and sizes | Shimano Deore LX |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore LX |
Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth9-speed |
Merlin XLM LX V-Brake Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Deore LX |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore LX |
Fork material | Not Available |
Fork type | Not Available |
Other Specs of Merlin XLM LX V-Brake
Component group sets | Shimano Deore LX |
Pedals details | Optional |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Fi'zi:k Aliante Sport |
Seat post extension | Thompson Elite |

GT LTS-5
General InfosModel | LTS-5 |
Manufacturer | GT |
Year of production | 1997 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | - red and yellow-Blue and yellow |
Sizes | - 14.5 (inches)- 16 (inches)- 18 (inches)- 20 (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 | Shimano Alivio LeversShimano Alivio M-System Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano AceraX |
Rims manufacturer | 32-holeWeinmann Zac 19 |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight GaugeStainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Chromoly |
Frame type | Welded |
Handlebar construction | Kore Lite |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Aluminum |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Tioga |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Shimano CN-IG31 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 73 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 110 (millimeters) SpindleShimano BB-LP26 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 24/34/42 TeethShimano Alivio |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Alivio MC12-C RapidFire Plus |
Rear gear set | 11 - 30 Teeth7-speed |
GT LTS-5 Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters)Shimano Alivio Top-swing |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano STX |
Fork material | Triple-clamp CrownAluminum and chromoly |
Fork type | RST 381M |
Other Specs of GT LTS-5
Component group sets | Shimano Alivio and AceraX |
Pedals details | Resin Body With Clips & StrapsSteel Cage |
Rear shock absorber | GT Elastomer |
Saddle seat | Hollow Chromoly RailsWTB SST |
Seat post extension | 26.8 (millimeters) DiameterAluminum Micro-adjust |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Merlin provided us with the latest version of its XLM LX V-Brake bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Merlin XLM LX V-Brake Mountain bike here
- Get your GT LTS-5 manual book version yo know further about this bike
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