Merlin XLM XT 2003 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Merlin |
| Model | XLM XT |
| First production | 2003 |
| Bike category | Mountain Bike |
| Bike sub-category | Mountain With Front Suspension |
| Bike Pricing | Check price Here ==> |
| Parts And Accessories | Merlin XLM XT 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) - custom (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.00 (inches) Hutchinson Scorpion Tubeless |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Hayes Hydraulic Levers Hayes Hydraulic Disc Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Deore XT Disc |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic X 3.1 |
| Spoke nipples type | Aluminum Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 14ga. Double-butted Wheelsmith Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | Double-butted 3Al and 2.5V Titanium |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Kore Lite |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Thomson Elite |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Integrated Cane Creek IS-5 Integrated |
Gearing Specs
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-HG93 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 113 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-ES70 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth Shimano Deore XT |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth 9-speed |
Merlin XLM XT Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters) Shimano Deore XT |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT SGS |
| Fork material | Single Crown Aluminum and magnesium |
| Fork type | 80-100 (millimeters) Adjustable Travel Rock Shox Duke Race |
Other Specs of Merlin XLM XT
| Component group sets | Shimano Deore XT |
| Available colors | - Not found |
| Weight | Not Available |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Selle Italia Nitrox Gel |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Thomson Elite |
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Merlin XLM XT bike review
Merlin produced the XLM XT bike in 2003 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $4,570.00.
XLM XT bike is available in many sizes such as 13.5 (inches), 15 (inches), 16.25 (inches), 17.5 (inches), 18.75 (inches), 20 (inches), 21.5 (inches) and custom (inches).
Merlin Mountain bike XLM XT can be found in one single color which is Not found.
This bike is equiped with 26 x 2.00" Hutchinson Scorpion Tubeless tires and Wheelsmith stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Mavic X 3.1, 32-hole. Merlin equiped this exact model with Hayes Hydraulic Disc brakes, Hayes Hydraulic levers braking system and Shimano Deore XT disc hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Merlin used 3Al/2.5V titanium, double-butted material for the frame. Kore Lite high strength material is used on the handlebar of this XLM XT to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Thomson Elite.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano Deore XT, 22/32/44 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-HG93 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.