Merlin XLM XT 2003 VS Specialized HARDROCK CR-MO 2003 specs comparison

Merlin XLM XT
General InfosModel | XLM XT |
Manufacturer | Merlin |
Year of production | 2003 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Not found |
Sizes | - 13.5 (inches)- 15 (inches)- 16.25 (inches)- 17.5 (inches)- 18.75 (inches)- 20 (inches)- 21.5 (inches)- custom (inches) |
Sizes | - 13.5 (inches)- 15 (inches)- 16.25 (inches)- 17.5 (inches)- 18.75 (inches)- 20 (inches)- 21.5 (inches)- custom (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 2.00 (inches) Hutchinson Scorpion Tubeless |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Hayes Hydraulic LeversHayes Hydraulic Disc Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Deore XT Disc |
Rims manufacturer | 32-holeMavic X 3.1 |
Spoke nipples type | Aluminum Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 14ga. Double-buttedWheelsmith Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Double-butted3Al and 2.5V Titanium |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Kore Lite |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Thomson Elite |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Integrated Cane Creek IS-5 Integrated |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Shimano CN-HG93 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 113 (millimeters) SpindleShimano BB-ES70 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 TeethShimano Deore XT |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL |
Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth9-speed |
Merlin XLM XT Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters)Shimano Deore XT |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT SGS |
Fork material | Single CrownAluminum and magnesium |
Fork type | 80-100 (millimeters) Adjustable TravelRock Shox Duke Race |
Other Specs of Merlin XLM XT
Component group sets | Shimano Deore XT |
Pedals details | Optional |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Selle Italia Nitrox Gel |
Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) DiameterThomson Elite |

Specialized Hardrock Cr-Mo
General InfosModel | Hardrock Cr-Mo |
Manufacturer | Specialized |
Year of production | 2003 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Charcoal |
Sizes | - 13 (inches)- 15 (inches)- 17 (inches)- 19 (inches)- 21 (inches)- 23 (inches)- womens 15 (inches)- womens 18 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 1.95 (inches) Specialized Ground Control |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Tektro 273A LeversTektro 832AL Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Q and RJoy Tech Aluminum |
Rims manufacturer | 32-holeAlex Z-1000 |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 14ga. Straight GaugeStainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Chromoly Main Triangle and hi-ten Steel Stays |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Specialized Aluminum |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Aluminum Threadless |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Specialized Loose Ball |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Shimano CN-IG31 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 113 (millimeters) SpindleSealed Cartridge |
Crankset parts and sizes | 28/38/48 TeethShimano FC-C051 |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Revo RS-41A |
Rear gear set | 14 - 28 Teeth7-speed Freewheel |
Specialized Hardrock Cr-Mo Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)Shimano C051 |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Altus |
Fork material | Single CrownAluminum |
Fork type | 80 (millimeters) TravelRST Capa CL |
Other Specs of Specialized Hardrock Cr-Mo
Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
Pedals details | Specialized Platform |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Specialized Sport ATB |
Seat post extension | 30.4 (millimeters) DiameterSpecialized Aluminum |
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 Specialized Hardrock Cr-Mo manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Specialized Hardrock Cr-Mo Mountain bike here