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 |
| Bike Pricing | See price on Amazon |
| 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 tire | 26 X 2.00 (inches) IRC PiranhaPro |
| 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 | Not Available |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-holeMavic 221 |
| Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Double ButtedWheelsmith Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | Seamless With 6Al and 4V Titanium DropoutsMTS325 Titanium |
| Frame type | Welded Titanium |
| Handlebar construction | Control Tech Aluminum |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Control Tech |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Shimano Deore XT |
Gearing Specs
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Shimano CN-IG90 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 103 (millimeters) SpindleShimano BB-UN71 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | Shimano Deore XT |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL |
| Rear gear set | Optional Of Gearing8-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 CrownAluminum and magnesium |
| Fork type | Rock Shox Judy XC |
Other Specs of Merlin Mountain
| Component group sets | Shimano Deore XT |
| Available colors | - Satin |
| Weight | Not Available |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Optional |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) DiameterControl Tech Control Post |
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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.