Merlin XLM XTR 2004 VS Ross MT. KATAHDIN 1996 specs comparison
Merlin XLM XTR
General Infos| Model | XLM XTR |
| 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 XTR RapidFire STI Levers Shimano XTR Disc Brake Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Mavic Crossmax SL |
| Rims manufacturer | Mavic Crossmax SL |
| 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 XTR |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 118.5 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano XTR Integral |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 24/34/44 Teeth Shimano XTR |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano XTR RapidFire STI |
| Rear gear set | 12 - 32 Teeth 9-speed |
Merlin XLM XTR Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano XTR |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano XTR SGS |
| Fork material | Single Crown Aluminum |
| Fork type | 80 (millimeters) Travel Fox Float F80 RLT |
Other Specs of Merlin XLM XTR
| Component group sets | Shimano XTR |
| Pedals details | Not Available |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Titanium Rails Selle Italia Flite |
| Seat post extension | Easton EC70 |
Ross Mt. Katahdin
General Infos| Model | Mt. Katahdin |
| Manufacturer | Ross |
| Year of production | 1996 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Purple fade |
| Sizes |
- 14 (inches) - 16 (inches) - 18 (inches) - 20 (inches) - 22 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 1.95 (inches) Hutchinson On The Rocks |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Jo-Ying 292A Levers Shimano Altus Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Not Available |
| Rims manufacturer | 36-hole Rigida AS-26 |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Sha Dar Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Alcoa 6061 T6 Aluminum |
| Frame type | Welded Aluminum |
| Handlebar construction | MTB Steel |
| Handlebar extender | Ross |
| Handlebar stem details | Wei Hau ATB-168 |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Victor VP-H100 |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Taya TB-500 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 116 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-LP26 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/34/42 Teeth Cyclone |
| Gear shift levers | Grip Shift SRT-300i |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth 7-speed |
Ross Mt. Katahdin Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters) Shimano AceraX Top-swing |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano AceraX |
| Fork material | Triple-clamp Crown Aluminum and chromoly |
| Fork type | RosShock 326 |
Other Specs of Ross Mt. Katahdin
| Component group sets | Shimano AceraX |
| Pedals details | Fasten NWL-90K |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Selle Master |
| Seat post extension | 26.4 (millimeters) Diameter Polygon PM-215 |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Merlin provided us with the latest version of its XLM XTR bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Merlin XLM XTR Mountain bike here
- Get your Ross Mt. Katahdin manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Ross Mt. Katahdin Mountain bike here