Ross MT. KATAHDIN 1996 VS Merlin OREAS XT 2004 specs comparison

Ross Mt. Katahdin 1996 comparison online with competitors

Ross Mt. Katahdin

General Infos
Model Mt. Katahdin
Manufacturer Ross
Year of production 1996
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Color choice -Purple fade
Sizes - 14 (inches)
- 16 (inches)
- 18 (inches)
- 20 (inches)
- 22 (inches)
Sizes - 14 (inches)
- 16 (inches)
- 18 (inches)
- 20 (inches)
- 22 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 1.95 (inches) Hutchinson On The Rocks
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Jo-Ying 292A Levers
Shimano Altus Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesNot Available
Rims manufacturer 36-hole
Rigida AS-26
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Sha Dar Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsAlcoa 6061 T6 Aluminum
Frame typeWelded Aluminum
Handlebar constructionMTB Steel
Handlebar extenderRoss
Handlebar stem detailsWei Hau ATB-168
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Victor VP-H100

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Taya TB-500
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 116 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-LP26
Crankset parts and sizes 22/34/42 Teeth
Cyclone
Gear shift leversGrip Shift SRT-300i
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
7-speed

Ross Mt. Katahdin Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)
Shimano AceraX Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano AceraX
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum and chromoly
Fork typeRosShock 326

Other Specs of Ross Mt. Katahdin

Component group setsShimano AceraX
Pedals detailsFasten NWL-90K
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSelle Master
Seat post extension 26.4 (millimeters) Diameter
Polygon PM-215


Merlin Oreas XT 2004 comparison online with competitors

Merlin Oreas XT

General Infos
Model Oreas XT
Manufacturer Merlin
Year of production 2004
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Color choice -Polished
Sizes - 13.5 (inches)
- 15 (inches)
- 16 (inches)
- 17.5 (inches)
- 19 (inches)
- 20 (inches)
- 21.5 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 1.95 (inches) Kenda Karma
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Deore XT M755 Hydraulic Front and Shimano Ultegra STI Dual Control Rear Levers
Shimano Deore XT M755 Hydraulic Disc Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesMavic Crossmax Enduro
Rims manufacturerMavic Crossmax Enduro
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 14ga. Straight Gauge
Mavic Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials3Al and 2.5V Titanium
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionEaston EA-70
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsThomson Elite
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Integrated Cane Creek

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-HG93
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeNot Available
Crankset parts and sizesShimano Deore XT
Gear shift leversShimano Deore XT RapidFire
Rear gear set 12 - 32 Teeth
9-speed

Merlin Oreas XT Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Deore XT
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore XT
Fork material Single Crown
Aluminum
Fork type 80 (millimeters) Travel
Fox Float F80 RLT

Other Specs of Merlin Oreas XT

Component group setsShimano Deore XT
Pedals detailsNot Available
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSelle Italia Nitrox Gel
Seat post extensionThomson Elite


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