Merlin XLM XT 2004 VS Alpine Designs XC-1 1998 specs comparison

Merlin XLM XT 2004 comparison online with competitors

Merlin XLM XT

General Infos
Model XLM XT
Manufacturer Merlin
Year of production 2004
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Color choice -Polished
Sizes - 13.5 (inches)
- 15 (inches)
- 16 (inches)
- 17.5 (inches)
- 19 (inches)
- 20 (inches)
- 21.5 (inches)
Sizes - 13.5 (inches)
- 15 (inches)
- 16 (inches)
- 17.5 (inches)
- 19 (inches)
- 20 (inches)
- 21.5 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 1.95 (inches) Kenda Karma
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Deore XT M755 Hydraulic Front and Shimano Ultegra STI Dual Control Rear Levers
Shimano Deore XT M755 Hydraulic Disc Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesMavic Crossmax Enduro
Rims manufacturerMavic Crossmax Enduro
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 14ga. Straight Gauge
Mavic Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials3Al and 2.5V Titanium
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionEaston EA-70
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsThomson Elite
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Integrated Cane Creek

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-HG93
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 118.5 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano Deore XT
Crankset parts and sizes 24/34/44 Teeth
Shimano Deore XT
Gear shift leversShimano Deore XT RapidFire
Rear gear set 12 - 32 Teeth
9-speed

Merlin XLM XT Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Deore XT
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore XT
Fork material Single Crown
Aluminum
Fork type 80 (millimeters) Travel
Fox Float F80 RLT

Other Specs of Merlin XLM XT

Component group setsShimano Deore XT
Pedals detailsNot Available
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSelle Italia Nitrox Gel
Seat post extensionThomson Elite


Alpine Designs XC-1 1998 comparison online with competitors

Alpine Designs XC-1

General Infos
Model XC-1
Manufacturer Alpine Designs
Year of production 1998
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Color choice -Pearl Metallic White and red and black
Sizes - 14.5 (inches)
- 16.5 (inches)
- 18.5 (inches)
- 19.5 (inches)
- 21 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.10 (inches) Fly Accelerator
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Deore XT Levers
Shimano Deore XT V-Brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano Deore XT
Front: Shimano Deore XT Suspension
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic X222
Spoke nipples typeAlloy Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Double-butted
Marwi Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsReynolds 853
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionFly Uphill
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsFly Mountain Top
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aheadset Kontak DL-2

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-IG70
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 113 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-UN52
Crankset parts and sizes 22/34/42 Teeth
Shimano Deore LX
Gear shift leversShimano Deore XT RapidFire SL
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
8-speed

Alpine Designs XC-1 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull
Shimano Deore XT Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore XT GS
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork typeAnswer Manitou SX-R

Other Specs of Alpine Designs XC-1

Component group setsShimano Deore XT
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seat Hollow Chromoly Rails
WTB SST
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Fly Stoutmeister


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