Merlin Mountain 1999 Technical specs and features

Brand Merlin
Model Mountain
First production 1999
Bike category Mountain Bike
Bike sub-category Mountain With Front Suspension
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Parts And Accessories Merlin Mountain Parts   
Available Sizes - 12 (inches) / 30.48 (cm)
- 12 (inches)
- 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)
- 21.5 (inches) / 54.61 (cm)
- 21.5 (inches)


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.20 (inches) Panaracer Mach SS Kevlar
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Real TX Levers
Shimano XTR V-Brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesReal
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Velocity Deep-V
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Double-butted
DT Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials3Al and 2.5V Titanium
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionSyntace Duraflite
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsTahoma Sonne IV
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless FSA Orbit

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-7700
Bottom bracket shell width68 (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 leversShimano XTR RapidFire SL
Rear gear set 12 - 34 Teeth
9-speed

Merlin Mountain Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters)
Shimano XTR Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano XTR GS
Fork materialOptional
Fork typeOptional

Other Specs of Merlin Mountain

Component group setsShimano XTR
Available colors - Brushed
Weight 23.8
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSelle San Marco Rolls
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Thomson Elite


Merlin Mountain bike review

Merlin produced the Mountain bike in 1999 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $3,395.00.
Mountain bike is available in many sizes such as 12 (inches), 13.5 (inches), 15 (inches), 16.25 (inches), 17.5 (inches), 18.75 (inches), 20 (inches) and 21.5 (inches).
Merlin Mountain bike Mountain can be found in one single color which is Brushed.
This bike is equiped with 26 x 2.20" Panaracer Mach SS kevlar tires and DT stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Velocity Deep-V, 32-hole. Merlin equiped this exact model with Shimano XTR V-Brake brakes, Real TX levers braking system and Real hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Merlin used 3Al/2.5V titanium material for the frame. Syntace Duraflite high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Mountain to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Tahoma Sonne IV.
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.