Merlin Mountain 1997 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Merlin |
| Model | Mountain |
| First production | 1997 |
| Bike category | Mountain Bike |
| Bike sub-category | Mountain With Front Suspension |
| Bike Pricing | Check price Here ==> |
| 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 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 | 3Al 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 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 | 107 (millimeters) SpindleShimano BB-UN72 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 TeethShimano Deore XT |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 28 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 CrownMagnesium |
| Fork type | Rock Shox Judy XC |
Other Specs of Merlin Mountain
| Component group sets | Shimano Deore XT |
| Available colors | - Brushed- dave |
| Weight | 22.6 |
| 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 1997 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $3,800.00.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 a few colors, among these colors Brushed and dave .
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 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, 22/32/44 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.