Merlin XLM XT DISC 2005 VS Kona KIKAPU 2006 specs comparison

Merlin XLM XT Disc

General Infos

Model	XLM XT Disc
Manufacturer	Merlin
Year of production	2005
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Color choice	-Not found
Sizes	- 15 (inches) - 16.25 (inches) - 17.5 (inches) - 18.75 (inches) - 20.0 (inches) - custom (inches)
Sizes	- 15 (inches) - 16.25 (inches) - 17.5 (inches) - 18.75 (inches) - 20.0 (inches) - custom (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	26 X 2.00 (inches) Kenda Nevegal UST
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type	Shimano Deore XT Levers Shimano Deore XT Disc Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Mavic CrossMax Enduro Disc
Rims manufacturer	Mavic CrossMax Enduro Disc
Spoke nipples type	Not Available
Spoke wheel	Not Available

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	3AL and 2.5V Titanium
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	FSA XC-280
Handlebar extender	Not Available
Handlebar stem details	FSA OS-170
Headset size	1 1/8 (inches) Threadless

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-HG93
Bottom bracket shell width	Not Available
Bottom bracket type	Shimano Deore XT
Crankset parts and sizes	Shimano Deore XT
Gear shift levers	Shimano Deore XT
Rear gear set	11 - 32 Teeth 9-speed

Merlin XLM XT Disc Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Shimano Deore XT Disc
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano Deore XT
Fork material	Not Available
Fork type	Not Available

Other Specs of Merlin XLM XT Disc

Component group sets	Shimano Deore XT Disc
Pedals details	Optional
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Fi'zi:k Gobi
Seat post extension	Thompson Elite

Kona Kikapu

General Infos

Model	Kikapu
Manufacturer	Kona
Year of production	2006
Current price	Check price Here ==>
Color choice	-Gold
Sizes	- 14 (inches) - 16 (inches) - 18 (inches) - 19 (inches) - 20 (inches) - 22 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	26 X 2.10 (inches) Nokian NBT
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type	Avid Disc FR-5 Levers Hayes MX2 Mechanical Disc Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Rear: Shimano FH-M475 Disc Front: KK Disc
Rims manufacturer	Sun Black Eye
Spoke nipples type	Not Available
Spoke wheel	14ga. Straight Gauge Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	Kona 7005 Aluminum Butted 4 (inches) Travel
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	Kona Aluminum Riser
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	Kona Control
Headset size	Aheadset STS

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	Shimano IG-70 and IG-31 KMC
Bottom bracket shell width	Not Available
Bottom bracket type	TruVativ LE
Crankset parts and sizes	22/32/44 Teeth Truvativ FiveD
Gear shift levers	Shimano Alivio
Rear gear set	11 - 32 Teeth 8-speed

Kona Kikapu Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Shimano Acera-X
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano Deore
Fork material	Single Crown Aluminum
Fork type	100 (millimeters) Travel Marzocchi MZ-3

Other Specs of Kona Kikapu

Component group sets	Mountain Mix
Pedals details	Wellgo LU-A9
Rear shock absorber	4 (inches) Travel Fox Vanilla
Saddle seat	WTB Laser V Sport
Seat post extension	Kona Thumb