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
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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 tire26 X 2.00 (inches) Hutchinson Scorpion Tubeless
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano XTR RapidFire STI Levers
Shimano XTR Disc Brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano XTR Disc
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic X 3.1
Spoke nipples typeAluminum Nipples
Spoke wheel 14ga. Double-butted
Wheelsmith Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials Double-butted
3Al and 2.5V Titanium
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionKore Lite
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsThomson Elite
Headset size1 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 width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 116 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano XTR Integral
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/44 Teeth
Shimano XTR M960
Gear shift leversShimano 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 setsShimano XTR
Available colors - Not found
Weight Unspecified
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSelle Italia Flite TT
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Easton EC70


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.