Merlin XLM XTR 2003 VS Kona CALDERA 1998 specs comparison
Merlin XLM XTR
General Infos| Model | XLM XTR |
| 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 | Shimano XTR RapidFire STI Levers Shimano XTR Disc Brake Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano XTR Disc |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic X 3.1 |
| Spoke nipples type | Aluminum Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 14ga. Double-butted Wheelsmith Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Double-butted 3Al 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 | 116 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano XTR Integral |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth Shimano XTR M960 |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano XTR RapidFire STI |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth 9-speed |
Merlin XLM XTR Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters) Shimano XTR |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano XTR SGS |
| Fork material | Single Crown Aluminum and magnesium |
| Fork type | 80-100 (millimeters) Travel Rock Shox Sid Team |
Other Specs of Merlin XLM XTR
| Component group sets | Shimano XTR |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Selle Italia Flite TT |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Easton EC70 |
Kona Caldera
General Infos| Model | Caldera |
| Manufacturer | Kona |
| Year of production | 1998 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Brilliant Black |
| Sizes |
- 14 (inches) - 16 (inches) - 17 (inches) - 18 (inches) - 19 (inches) - 20 (inches) - 21 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | Rear: Kona Break Front: Kona Enter |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | Not Available |
| Brakeset type | Avid SD-1.9 L Levers Avid 1D-20 Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano STX-RC Front: Kona OB-1 |
| Rims manufacturer | Mavic X138 |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge DT Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Double-butted Chromoly |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Kona Bulge |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Tahoma Sonne IV |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Ritchey Logic |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-IG31 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Shimano BB-LP26 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 Teeth Sugino Impel 500 |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano STX-RC RapidFire SL |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 30 Teeth 8-speed |
Kona Caldera Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano STX Top-swing |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT SGS |
| Fork material | Triple-clamp Crown Aluminum and magnesium |
| Fork type | Rock Shox Judy T2 |
Other Specs of Kona Caldera
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Pedals details | Ritchey Logic |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Selle Italia XO |
| Seat post extension | Kona Race Lite |
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 Kona Caldera manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Kona Caldera Mountain bike here