Merlin XLM XTR DISC 2005 VS Softride FIRESTORM 1998 specs comparison

Merlin XLM XTR Disc 2005 comparison online with competitors

Merlin XLM XTR Disc

General Infos
Model XLM XTR 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 tire26 X 2.00 (inches) Kenda Nevegal UST
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano XTR Levers
Shimano XTR Disc Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesMavic CrossMax SL Disc
Rims manufacturerMavic CrossMax SL Disc
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheelNot Available

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials3AL and 2.5V Titanium
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionFSA XC-190
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsFSA OS-140
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano Dura-Ace
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeShimano XTR
Crankset parts and sizesShimano XTR
Gear shift leversShimano XTR
Rear gear set 11 - 32 Teeth
9-speed

Merlin XLM XTR Disc Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano XTR
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano XTR
Fork materialNot Available
Fork typeNot Available

Other Specs of Merlin XLM XTR Disc

Component group setsShimano XTR Disc
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatFi'zi:k Gobi
Seat post extensionThompson Elite


Softride Firestorm 1998 comparison online with competitors

Softride Firestorm

General Infos
Model Firestorm
Manufacturer Softride
Year of production 1998
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Color choice -Red
Sizes - 16 (inches)
- 18 (inches)
- 20 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 1.95 (inches) WTB Primal Raptor
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano STX-RC Levers
Shimano Deore LX V-Brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano Deore LX
Front: Shimano STX Suspension
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Sun Rims CR17A
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Chung Nan Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials6061 T6 Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionKalloy
Handlebar extenderAluminum
Handlebar stem detailsKalloy Aluminum
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless FSA Orbit

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
KMC SS-91S
Bottom bracket shell width73 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 107 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-LP26
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/44 Teeth
Shimano STX-RC
Gear shift leversShimano STX-RC RapidFire SL
Rear gear set 11 - 30 Teeth
8-speed

Softride Firestorm Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and bottom Bracket Mount
Shimano STX-RC Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore LX GS
Fork material Linkage Crown
Aluminum
Fork typeAMP Research F3 XC

Other Specs of Softride Firestorm

Component group setsShimano Deore LX
Pedals detailsAluminum Cage With Clips & Straps
Rear shock absorberSoftride Suspension Beam
Saddle seat Chromoly Rails
WTB SSTX
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Kalloy Uno


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