Norco KATMANDU 2009 VS Merlin XLM 1998 specs comparison
Norco Katmandu
General Infos| Model | Katmandu |
| Manufacturer | Norco |
| Year of production | 2009 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
- Grey -Green |
| Sizes |
- 12.5 (inches) - 15 (inches) - 17 (inches) - 18.5 (inches) - 20 (inches) - 22 (inches) |
| Sizes |
- 12.5 (inches) - 15 (inches) - 17 (inches) - 18.5 (inches) - 20 (inches) - 22 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.35 (inches) Kenda Kinetic |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Tektro Alloy Levers Hayes MX-4 Mechanical With 6 (inches) Rotor Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | KT Disc |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Weinmann Taurus 2000 |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | Not Available |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Hydraformed Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | MTB Riser |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Alloy |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless CH-281 |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) KMC Z-8 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Cartridge |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 Teeth SR Suntour |
| Gear shift levers | SRAM X.4 |
| Rear gear set | 12 - 32 Teeth 8-speed |
Norco Katmandu Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | SR Suntour BB8 XCT |
| Derailleur (Rear) | SRAM 3.0 |
| Fork material | Single |
| Fork type | 100 (millimeters) Travel Suntour XCT V2 |
Other Specs of Norco Katmandu
| Component group sets | SRAM Mix |
| Pedals details | MTB Flat |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Norco Shore |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Alloy |
Merlin XLM
General Infos| Model | XLM |
| Manufacturer | Merlin |
| Year of production | 1998 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Brushed |
| Sizes |
- 12 (inches) - 13.5 (inches) - 15 (inches) - 16.5 (inches) - 17.5 (inches) - 18.5 (inches) - 20 (inches) - 21.5 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.10 (inches) WTB VelociRaptor Kevlar |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano XTR Levers Shimano Deore XT V-Brake Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano XTR |
| 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 Specs
| Frame materials | Double-butted 3Al and 2.5V Titanium |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Syncros Hardcore |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Syncros Hardcore |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Chris King NoThreadSet |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-IG90 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 112.5 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-M950 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 24/34/46 Teeth Shimano XTR M950 |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano XTR RapidFire SL |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth 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 SGS |
| Fork material | Triple-clamp Crown Aluminum and magnesium |
| Fork type | Rock Shox Judy SL |
Other Specs of Merlin XLM
| Component group sets | Shimano XTR |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Bontrager With Titanium Rails |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Syncros Pro Series Aluminum |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Norco provided us with the latest version of its Katmandu bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Norco Katmandu Mountain bike here
- Get your Merlin XLM manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Merlin XLM Mountain bike here