Merlin XLM XTR 2003 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Merlin |
| Model | XLM XTR |
| First production | 2003 |
| Bike category | Mountain Bike |
| Bike sub-category | Mountain With Front Suspension |
| Bike Pricing | Check price Here ==> |
| Parts And Accessories | Merlin XLM XTR 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 | Shimano XTR RapidFire STI Levers Shimano XTR Disc Brake Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano XTR 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 | 116 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano XTR Integral |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth Shimano XTR M960 |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano XTR RapidFire STI |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth 9-speed |
Merlin XLM XTR Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters) Shimano XTR |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano XTR SGS |
| Fork material | Single Crown Aluminum and magnesium |
| Fork type | 80-100 (millimeters) Travel Rock Shox Sid Team |
Other Specs of Merlin XLM XTR
| Component group sets | Shimano XTR |
| Available colors | - Not found |
| Weight | Unspecified |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Selle Italia Flite TT |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Easton EC70 |
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Merlin XLM XTR bike review
Merlin produced the XLM XTR bike in 2003 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $5,480.00.
XLM XTR 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 XTR 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 Shimano XTR Disc Brake brakes, Shimano XTR RapidFire STI levers braking system and Shimano XTR 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 XTR to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Thomson Elite.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano XTR M960, 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 XTR RapidFire STI gear shift levers.