Merlin XLM 1996 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Merlin |
| Model | XLM |
| First production | 1996 |
| Bike category | Mountain Bike |
| Bike sub-category | Mountain With Front Suspension |
| Bike Pricing | Check price Here ==> |
| Parts And Accessories | Merlin XLM 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 XTR Levers Shimano XTR V-Brake Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Not Available |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic 217 SUP |
| Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Double Butted Wheelsmith Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | Butted With 6Al and 4V Titanium Dropouts Seamless MTS325 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 XTR |
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) Spindle Shimano BB-UN91 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 24/34/46 Teeth Shimano XTR M950-IG |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano XTR RapidFire SL |
| Rear gear set | Optional Of Gearing 8-speed |
Merlin XLM Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters) Shimano XTR Top-swing |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano XTR |
| Fork material | Triple-clamp Crown Aluminum and magnesium |
| Fork type | Rock Shox Judy SL |
Other Specs of Merlin XLM
| Component group sets | Shimano XTR |
| Available colors | - Satin |
| Weight | 21.0 |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Optional |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Control Tech Control Post |
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Merlin XLM bike review
Merlin produced the XLM bike in 1996 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $4,525.00.
XLM 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 XLM 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 217 SUP, 32-hole. Merlin equiped this exact model with Shimano XTR V-Brake brakes, Shimano XTR levers braking system .
To guarantee the comfiest ride Merlin used MTS325 titanium, seamless, butted with 6Al/4V titanium dropouts material for the frame. Control Tech aluminum high strength material is used on the handlebar of this XLM to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Control Tech.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano XTR M950-IG, 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 XTR RapidFire SL gear shift levers.