Merlin Critical Path 1998 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Merlin |
| Model | Critical Path |
| First production | 1998 |
| Bike category | Mountain Bike |
| Bike sub-category | Mountain With Dual Suspension |
| Bike Pricing | Check price Here ==> |
| Parts And Accessories | Merlin Critical Path Parts |
| Available Sizes | - 15 (inches) / 38.1 (cm) - 15 (inches) - 17 (inches) / 43.18 (cm) - 17 (inches) - 19 (inches) / 48.26 (cm) - 19 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.10 (inches) WTB VelociRaptor Kevlar |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano XTR Levers Shimano XTR V-Brake Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano XTR |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic 217 SUP |
| Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Double-butted Wheelsmith Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | 3Al and 2.5V Titanium |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Syncros Hardcore |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Syncros Hardcore |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Chris King NoThreadSet |
Gearing Specs
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-IG90 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 112.5 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-M950 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 24/34/46 Teeth Shimano XTR M950 |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano XTR RapidFire SL |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth 8-speed |
Merlin Critical Path Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters) Shimano XTR |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano XTR SGS |
| Fork material | Triple-clamp Crown Aluminum and magnesium |
| Fork type | Rock Shox Indy SL |
Other Specs of Merlin Critical Path
| Component group sets | Shimano XTR |
| Available colors | - Brushed |
| Weight | 24.5 |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | 3.5 (inches) Travel Rock Shox Super Deluxe |
| Saddle seat | Bontrager With Titanium Rails |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Syncros Hardcore Aluminum |
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Merlin produced the Critical Path bike in 1998 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $4,995.00.
Critical Path bike is available in many sizes such as 15 (inches), 17 (inches) and 19 (inches).
Merlin Mountain bike Critical Path can be found in one single color which is Brushed.
This bike is equiped with 26 x 2.10" WTB VelociRaptor kevlar tires and Wheelsmith stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Mavic 217 SUP, 32-hole. Merlin equiped this exact model with Shimano XTR V-Brake brakes, Shimano XTR levers braking system and Shimano XTR hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Merlin used 3Al/2.5V titanium material for the frame. Syncros Hardcore high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Critical Path to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Syncros Hardcore.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano XTR M950, 24/34/46 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-IG90 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Merlin, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano XTR RapidFire SL gear shift levers.