Research Dynamics COYOTE SINGLE TRACK 1997 VS Merlin ILIAD (01) 2001 specs comparison

Research Dynamics Coyote Single Track

General Infos

Model	Coyote Single Track
Manufacturer	Research Dynamics
Year of production	1997
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Color choice	- silver -Blue and black fade
Sizes	- 12.5 (inches) - 15.5 (inches) - 17.5 (inches) - 18.5 (inches) - 19.5 (inches)
Sizes	- 12.5 (inches) - 15.5 (inches) - 17.5 (inches) - 18.5 (inches) - 19.5 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	26 X 2.10 (inches) Kenda K-850
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type	Tektro RBP-361A Levers Shimano Altus Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Shimano Altus
Rims manufacturer	36-hole Femco 564A
Spoke nipples type	Brass Nipples
Spoke wheel	2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	Double-butted Oversize Chromoly
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	Hsin Lung Steel
Handlebar extender	Hsin Lung MT30
Handlebar stem details	Hsin Lung MTS 309
Headset size	1 1/8 (inches) Chin Haur CH90

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	1/2 X 3/32 (inches) KMC UG-50
Bottom bracket shell width	68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type	116 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-CT91
Crankset parts and sizes	24/34/42 Teeth Shimano Altus
Gear shift levers	Shimano STX-RC RapidFire SL
Rear gear set	11 - 28 Teeth 7-speed

Research Dynamics Coyote Single Track Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Top-pull and bottom Bracket Mount Shimano Altus Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano Alivio
Fork material	Triple-clamp Crown Aluminum and chromoly
Fork type	RST 171B

Other Specs of Research Dynamics Coyote Single Track

Component group sets	Shimano Altus
Pedals details	Wellgo LU-955A With Clips & Straps
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Velo VL-209
Seat post extension	29.4 (millimeters) Diameter Kalloy SP-242

Merlin Iliad (01)

General Infos

Model	Iliad (01)
Manufacturer	Merlin
Year of production	2001
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Color choice	-Signature Satin Finish
Sizes	- 15 (inches) - 16.25 (inches) - 17.5 (inches) - 18.75 (inches) - 20 (inches) - 21.5 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	26 X 2.00 (inches) Hutchinson Alligator
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type	Shimano Deore XT Levers Shimano Deore XT V-brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Shimano Deore XT
Rims manufacturer	32-hole Mavic X517
Spoke nipples type	Alloy Nipples
Spoke wheel	1.8 (millimeters) Double-butted Wheelsmith Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	MTS Size-specific 3AL and 2.5V Tubing
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	Kore Lite Bar 1
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	Thomson Elite
Headset size	1 1/8 (inches) Cane Creek C2

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-HG92
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 - 32 Teeth 9-speed

Merlin Iliad (01) Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Top-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters) Shimano Deore XT
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano Deore XT SGS
Fork material	Single Triple-clamp Crown Aluminum
Fork type	2.0 (inches) Travel Answer Manitou MARS Elite

Other Specs of Merlin Iliad (01)

Component group sets	Shimano Deore XT
Pedals details	Optional
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Selle Italia Flite
Seat post extension	27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Thomson Elite