Merlin Mountain 1998 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Merlin |
| Model | Mountain |
| First production | 1998 |
| Bike category | Mountain Bike |
| Bike sub-category | Mountain With Front Suspension |
| Bike Pricing | See price on Amazon |
| 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)- 16.5 (inches) / 41.91 (cm)- 16.5 (inches)- 17.5 (inches) / 44.45 (cm)- 17.5 (inches)- 18.5 (inches) / 46.99 (cm)- 18.5 (inches)- 20 (inches) / 50.8 (cm)- 20 (inches)- 21.5 (inches) / 54.61 (cm)- 21.5 (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 Deore XT LeversShimano Deore XT V-Brake Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Deore XT |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-holeMavic 217 SUP |
| Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Double-buttedWheelsmith Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | Double-butted3Al and 2.5V Titanium |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Control Tech Aluminum |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Control Tech |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aheadset Kontak DL-2 |
Gearing Specs
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Shimano CN-IG90 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 107 (millimeters) SpindleShimano BB-UN72 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 24/34/46 TeethShimano Deore XT |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth8-speed |
Merlin Mountain Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters)Shimano Deore XT Top-swing |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT SGS |
| Fork material | Triple-clamp CrownAluminum and magnesium |
| Fork type | Rock Shox Judy XC |
Other Specs of Merlin Mountain
| Component group sets | Shimano Deore XT |
| Available colors | - Brushed |
| Weight | Not Available |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Bontrager With Titanium Rails |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) DiameterControl Tech Control Post |
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Merlin Mountain bike review
Merlin produced the Mountain bike in 1998 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $3,200.00.Mountain bike is available in many sizes such as 12 (inches), 13.5 (inches), 15 (inches), 16.5 (inches), 17.5 (inches), 18.5 (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 2.10" 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 Deore XT V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore XT levers braking system and Shimano Deore XT hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Merlin used 3Al/2.5V titanium, double-butted material for the frame. Control Tech aluminum high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Mountain to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Control Tech.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano Deore XT, 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 Deore XT RapidFire SL gear shift levers.