Merlin ExtraFat (01) 2001 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Merlin |
| Model | ExtraFat (01) |
| First production | 2001 |
| Bike category | Mountain Bike |
| Bike sub-category | Mountain With Dual Suspension |
| Bike Pricing | Check price Here ==> |
| Parts And Accessories | Merlin ExtraFat (01) Parts |
| Available Sizes | - 13.5 (inches) / 34.29 (cm) - 13.5 (inches) - 15 (inches) / 38.1 (cm) - 15 (inches) - 16.25 (inches) / 41.275 (cm) - 16.25 (inches) - 17.5 (inches) / 44.45 (cm) - 17.5 (inches) - 18.75 (inches) / 47.625 (cm) - 18.75 (inches) - 20 (inches) / 50.8 (cm) - 20 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.00 (inches) Hutchinson Alligator |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano Deore XT Levers Shimano Deore XT V-brake Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Deore XT |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic X517 |
| Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 1.8 (millimeters) Double-butted Wheelsmith Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | MTS Size-specific 3AL and 2.5V Tubing |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Kore Lite Bar 1 |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Cannondale HeadShok SI |
| Headset size | Cannondale Oversize Cannondale HeadShok SI |
Gearing Specs
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-HG92 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 113 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-ES70 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth Shimano Deore XT |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth 9-speed |
Merlin ExtraFat (01) Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters) Shimano Deore XT |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT SGS |
| Fork material | Unicrown Crown Aluminum |
| Fork type | 2.0 (inches) Travel Headshok Fatty Ultra DL |
Other Specs of Merlin ExtraFat (01)
| Component group sets | Shimano Deore XT |
| Available colors | - Signature Satin Finish |
| Weight | Unspecified |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | 1.0 (inches) Travel Merlin Proprietary Rear Suspension |
| Saddle seat | Selle Italia Flite |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Thomson Elite |
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Merlin ExtraFat (01) bike review
Merlin produced the ExtraFat (01) bike in 2001 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $3,995.00.
ExtraFat (01) bike is available in many sizes such as 13.5 (inches), 15 (inches), 16.25 (inches), 17.5 (inches), 18.75 (inches) and 20 (inches).
Merlin Mountain bike ExtraFat (01) can be found in a few colors, among these colors Signature Satin Finish .
This bike is equiped with 26 x 2.00" Hutchinson Alligator tires and Wheelsmith stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Mavic X517, 32-hole. Merlin equiped this exact model with Shimano Deore XT V-brake brakes, Shimano Deore XT levers braking system and Shimano Deore XT hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Merlin used MTS size-specific 3AL/2.5V tubing material for the frame. Kore Lite Bar 1 high strength material is used on the handlebar of this ExtraFat (01) to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Cannondale HeadShok SI.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano Deore XT, 22/32/44 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-HG92 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Merlin, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL gear shift levers.