Scott VAIL 1997 VS Merlin MOUNTAIN 1997 specs comparison

Scott Vail 1997 comparison online with competitors

Scott Vail

General Infos
Model Vail
Manufacturer Scott
Year of production 1997
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Color choice -Yellow
Sizes - 14 (inches)
- 16 (inches)
- 17.5 (inches)
- 19 (inches)
- 20.5 (inches)
Sizes - 14 (inches)
- 16 (inches)
- 17.5 (inches)
- 19 (inches)
- 20.5 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 1.95 (inches) Tioga Psycho TT
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Alivio Levers
Shimano Alivio M-System Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano STX-RC
Front: Aluminum
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic 238
Spoke nipples typeAlloy Nipples
Spoke wheel 1.8 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials Double-butted
Tange Chromoly
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionAluminum
Handlebar extenderScott Pro Stock
Handlebar stem detailsChromoly
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Victor VP-H94 Sealed

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
KMC
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 110 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-LP26
Crankset parts and sizes 24/34/42 Teeth
Shimano Deore LX
Gear shift leversShimano STX-RC RapidFire SL
Rear gear set 11 - 30 Teeth
8-speed

Scott Vail Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters)
Shimano STX Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano STX-RC
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Magnesium
Fork typeRock Shox Indy C

Other Specs of Scott Vail

Component group setsShimano STX-RC and STX
Pedals detailsTioga Surefoot With Clips & Straps
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatScott Sport
Seat post extension 28.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Aluminum


Merlin Mountain 1997 comparison online with competitors

Merlin Mountain

General Infos
Model Mountain
Manufacturer Merlin
Year of production 1997
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Color choice - dave
-Brushed
Sizes - 12 (inches)
- 13.5 (inches)
- 15 (inches)
- 16.25 (inches)
- 17.5 (inches)
- 18.75 (inches)
- 20 (inches)
- 21.5 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.10 (inches) WTB VelociRaptor Kevlar
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Deore XT Levers
Shimano Deore XT V-Brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano Deore XT
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic 217 SUP
Spoke nipples typeAlloy Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Double Butted
Wheelsmith Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials3Al and 2.5V Titanium
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionControl Tech Aluminum
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsControl Tech
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Chris King NoThreadSet

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-IG90
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 107 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-UN72
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/44 Teeth
Shimano Deore XT
Gear shift leversShimano Deore XT RapidFire SL
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
8-speed

Merlin Mountain Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters)
Shimano Deore XT Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore XT SGS
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Magnesium
Fork typeRock Shox Judy XC

Other Specs of Merlin Mountain

Component group setsShimano Deore XT
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatBontrager With Titanium Rails
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Control Tech Control Post


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