Merlin XLM XTR 2003 VS Specialized HARDROCK SPORT 2008 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 |
Specialized Hardrock Sport
General Infos| Model | Hardrock Sport |
| Manufacturer | Specialized |
| Year of production | 2008 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
- black - red and burgundy - silver -Blue and dark blue |
| Sizes |
- 12 (inches) - 15 (inches) - 17 (inches) - 19 (inches) - 21 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.1 (inches) Specialized Resolution Wire |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano EF-50 Levers Promax Alloy (inches)V (inches) Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano FH-RM30L Front: Specialized Forged Alloy |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Specialized and Alex HR 26 |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | 15ga. Straight Gauge Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | A1 Premium Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Alloy Riser |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Specialized 3D Forged Alloy 25.4 (millimeters) |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) KMX X8 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) |
| Bottom bracket type | 118 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-ES25 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth SR Suntour XCM-T312 |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano EF-50 |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth 8-speed |
Specialized Hardrock Sport Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Top Swing Shimano Altus FD-M310-6 |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Acera RD-M340 |
| Fork material | Single Crown Crown Aluminum and steel |
| Fork type | 80/100 (millimeters) Travel SR Suntour SF7-XCM |
Other Specs of Specialized Hardrock Sport
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Pedals details | Steel Cage and composite Body |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Specialized Aggro With Kevlar Sides |
| Seat post extension | 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter Specialized Alloy Two Bolt |
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 Specialized Hardrock Sport manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Specialized Hardrock Sport Mountain bike here