Merlin Iliad (02) 2001 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Merlin |
| Model | Iliad (02) |
| First production | 2001 |
| Bike category | Mountain Bike |
| Bike sub-category | Mountain With Front Suspension |
| Bike Pricing | Check price Here ==> |
| Parts And Accessories | Merlin Iliad (02) Parts |
| Available Sizes | - 15 - 16.25 - 17.5 - 18.75 - 20 |
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 XTR Levers Shimano XTR V-brake Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano XTR |
| 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 Double-butted Tubing |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Kore Lite Bar 1 |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Thomson Elite |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Chris King NoThreadSet |
Gearing Specs
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-7700 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 112.5 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-M952 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 24/36/46 Teeth Shimano XTR M952 |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano XTR RapidFire SL |
| Rear gear set | 12 - 34 Teeth 9-speed |
Merlin Iliad (02) Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters) Shimano XTR |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano XTR GS |
| Fork material | Single Triple-clamp Crown Aluminum |
| Fork type | 2.0 (inches) Travel Answer Manitou MARS Elite |
Other Specs of Merlin Iliad (02)
| Component group sets | Shimano XTR |
| Available colors | - Signature Satin Finish |
| Weight | Unspecified |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Selle Italia Flite |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Thomson Elite |
Merlin Iliad (02) picture
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Merlin Iliad (02) bike review
Merlin produced the Iliad (02) bike in 2001 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $4,100.00.
Iliad (02) bike is available in many sizes such as 15 , 16.25 , 17.5 , 18.75 and 20 .
Merlin Mountain bike Iliad (02) 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 XTR V-brake brakes, Shimano XTR levers braking system and Shimano XTR hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Merlin used MTS size-specific 3AL/2.5V double-butted tubing material for the frame. Kore Lite Bar 1 high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Iliad (02) to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Thomson Elite.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano XTR M952, 24/36/46 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-7700 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.