Merlin Mountain 1996 Technical specs and features

Brand Merlin
Model Mountain
First production 1996
Bike category Mountain Bike
Bike sub-category Mountain With Front Suspension
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Parts And Accessories Merlin Mountain 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)
- 21.5 (inches) / 54.61 (cm)
- 21.5 (inches)


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.00 (inches) IRC PiranhaPro
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Deore XT Levers
Shimano Deore XT V-Brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesNot Available
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic 221
Spoke nipples typeAlloy Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Double Butted
Wheelsmith Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials Seamless With 6Al and 4V Titanium Dropouts
MTS325 Titanium
Frame typeWelded Titanium
Handlebar constructionControl Tech Aluminum
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsControl Tech
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Shimano Deore XT

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-IG90
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 103 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-UN71
Crankset parts and sizesShimano Deore XT
Gear shift leversShimano Deore XT RapidFire SL
Rear gear set Optional Of Gearing
8-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 GS
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork typeRock Shox Judy XC

Other Specs of Merlin Mountain

Component group setsShimano Deore XT
Available colors - Satin
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatOptional
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Control Tech Control Post


Merlin Mountain bike review

Merlin produced the Mountain bike in 1996 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $3,300.00.
Mountain bike is available in many sizes such as 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 Satin.
This bike is equiped with 26 x 2.00" IRC PiranhaPro tires and Wheelsmith stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Mavic 221, 32-hole. Merlin equiped this exact model with Shimano Deore XT V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore XT levers braking system .
To guarantee the comfiest ride Merlin used MTS325 titanium, seamless with 6Al/4V titanium dropouts 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 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.