Merlin XLM XT 2004 VS Kona BIG UNIT 2009 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


Kona Big Unit 2009 comparison online with competitors

Kona Big Unit

General Infos
Model Big Unit
Manufacturer Kona
Year of production 2009
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Color choice -Lime Green Metallic
Sizes - 16 (inches)
- 18 (inches)
- 19 (inches)
- 20 (inches)
- 22 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire29 X 2.10 (inches) Maxxis Ignitor
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size29 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano M575 Hydraulic Levers
Shimano M575 Disc Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesFormula Disc
Rims manufacturerMavic TN 719
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheel 15ga.
Sandvic Stainless

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsKona Race Light Scandium Butted
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionKona XC and BC Deluxe Riser
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsKona XC and BC Deluxe
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) FSA Orbit DL

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainKMC Z610
Bottom bracket shell width73 (millimeters)
Bottom bracket typeRace Face X-Type
Crankset parts and sizes 32 Teeth
Race Face Atlas SS With Bashguard
Gear shift leversNot Available
Rear gear set 18 Teeth
1-speed

Kona Big Unit Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Not Available
Derailleur (Rear)Not Available
Fork materialSingle
Fork type 80 (millimeters) Travel
Fox 32 F29 RL

Other Specs of Kona Big Unit

Component group setsSingle Speed Mix
Pedals detailsShimano PD-M520
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatWTB Rocket V Comp
Seat post extensionKona XC and BC Deluxe


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