Merlin Oreas LX 2004 Technical specs and features

Brand Merlin
Model Oreas LX
First production 2004
Bike category Mountain Bike
Bike sub-category Mountain With Front Suspension
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Parts And Accessories Merlin Oreas LX Parts   
Available Sizes - 13.5 (inches) / 34.29 (cm)
- 13.5 (inches)
- 15 (inches) / 38.1 (cm)
- 15 (inches)
- 16 (inches) / 40.64 (cm)
- 16 (inches)
- 17.5 (inches) / 44.45 (cm)
- 17.5 (inches)
- 19 (inches) / 48.26 (cm)
- 19 (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 1.95 (inches) Kenda Karma
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Deore LX RapidFire Levers
Shimano BR-M515 Mechanical Disc Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesMavic Crossmax Enduro
Rims manufacturerMavic Crossmax Enduro
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 14ga. Straight Gauge
Mavic Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials3Al and 2.5V Titanium
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionEaston EA-70
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsThomson Elite
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Integrated Cane Creek

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-HG73
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) American
Bottom bracket type 118 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano Deore XT
Crankset parts and sizes 24/34/44 Teeth
Shimano Deore LX
Gear shift leversShimano Deore LX RapidFire
Rear gear set 12 - 32 Teeth
9-speed

Merlin Oreas LX Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Deore
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore XT
Fork material Single Crown
Aluminum
Fork type 80 (millimeters) Travel
Answer Manitou Skareb Elite

Other Specs of Merlin Oreas LX

Component group setsShimano Deore LX
Available colors - Polished
Weight Unspecified
Pedals detailsNot Available
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSelle Italia Nitrox Gel
Seat post extensionThomson Elite


Merlin Oreas LX bike review

Merlin produced the Oreas LX bike in 2004 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $2,800.00.
Oreas LX bike is available in many sizes such as 13.5 (inches), 15 (inches), 16 (inches), 17.5 (inches), 19 (inches), 20 (inches) and 21.5 (inches).
Merlin Mountain bike Oreas LX can be found in one single color which is Polished.
This bike is equiped with 26 x 1.95" Kenda Karma tires and Mavic stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Mavic Crossmax Enduro. Merlin equiped this exact model with Shimano BR-M515 Mechanical Disc brakes, Shimano Deore LX RapidFire levers braking system and Mavic Crossmax Enduro hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Merlin used 3Al/2.5V titanium material for the frame. Easton EA-70 high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Oreas LX to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Thomson Elite.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano Deore LX, 24/34/44 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-HG73 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Merlin, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano Deore LX RapidFire gear shift levers.