Merlin XLM XT 2004 VS Marin QUAKE 1997 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


Marin Quake 1997 comparison online with competitors

Marin Quake

General Infos
Model Quake
Manufacturer Marin
Year of production 1997
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Color choice -Anodized silver
Sizes - 15.5 (inches)
- 17.5 (inches)
- 19 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.10 (inches) WTB VelociRaptor
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Avid SD-1.9 Levers
Avid SD-2.0 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano STX
Front: Rock Star Suspension
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
WTB SpeedMaster
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 1.8 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials Double-butted
6061 T6 Aluminum
Frame typeWelded
Handlebar constructionMarin Lite Aluminum
Handlebar extenderAluminum
Handlebar stem detailsMarin Lite Aluminum
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Dia-Tech

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-IG51
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 110 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-CT91
Crankset parts and sizes 20/32/42 Teeth
White Industries
Gear shift leversShimano STX-RC RapidFire SL
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
8-speed

Marin Quake Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters)
Shimano STX Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore LX SGS
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum
Fork typeAnswer Manitou Pro C

Other Specs of Marin Quake

Component group setsShimano Deore LX and STX-RC
Pedals detailsAluminum
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatRitchey Vector
Seat post extension 30.0 (millimeters) Diameter
Marin Lite Comp


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