Merlin XLM XT 2004 VS GT KARAKORAM 1.0 2011 specs comparison
Merlin XLM XT
General Infos| Model | XLM XT |
| Manufacturer | Merlin |
| Year of production | 2004 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| 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 tire | 26 X 1.95 (inches) Kenda Karma |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (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 brakes | Mavic Crossmax Enduro |
| Rims manufacturer | Mavic Crossmax Enduro |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 14ga. Straight Gauge Mavic Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | 3Al and 2.5V Titanium |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Easton EA-70 |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | Thomson Elite |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Integrated Cane Creek |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-HG93 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (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 levers | Shimano 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 sets | Shimano Deore XT |
| Pedals details | Not Available |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Selle Italia Nitrox Gel |
| Seat post extension | Thomson Elite |
GT Karakoram 1.0
General Infos| Model | Karakoram 1.0 |
| Manufacturer | GT |
| Year of production | 2011 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Green |
| Sizes |
- Small - Medium - Large - Extra large |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 29 X 2.1'' Kenda Small Block 8 |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 29 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano BL-M505 Levers Shimano BR-M445 Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | All Terra Alloy Disc |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Alex TD-24 |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass |
| Spoke wheel | 14ga. Stainless |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | 6061-T6 Aluminum |
| Frame type | Aluminum |
| Handlebar construction | ALL TERRA AL6061 RISER |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | All Terra |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) FSA No. 11 |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | HG53 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Shimano BB-ES25 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 44/32/22t Teeth Shimano FC-M430 |
| Gear shift levers | SRAM X.5 |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth 9-speed |
GT Karakoram 1.0 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Alivio |
| Derailleur (Rear) | SRAM X.7 |
| Fork material | Not Available |
| Fork type | 100 (millimeters) Travel RockShox Recon Silver TK |
Other Specs of GT Karakoram 1.0
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Pedals details | GT Slim Line Flat |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | WTB Silverado Comp |
| Seat post extension | All Terra Alloy Micro-Adjust |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Merlin provided us with the latest version of its XLM XT bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Merlin XLM XT Mountain bike here
- Get your GT Karakoram 1.0 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for GT Karakoram 1.0 Mountain bike here