Trek ELITE 9.8 2005 VS Merlin XLM XTR 2004 specs comparison

Trek Elite 9.8 2005 comparison online with competitors

Trek Elite 9.8

General Infos
Model Elite 9.8
Manufacturer Trek
Year of production 2005
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Color choice -Silver and Blue
Sizes - 17.5 (inches)
- 19.5 (inches)
- 21.5 (inches)
Sizes - 17.5 (inches)
- 19.5 (inches)
- 21.5 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tireBontrager Super X
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel sizeNot Available
Brakeset type Shimano Deore XT STI Levers
Avid SD 5 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesBontrager Race Lite
Rims manufacturerBontrager Race Lite Tubeless
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheelStainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsCarbon Fiber Composite
Frame typeBonded
Handlebar constructionBontrager Race X Lite Carbon
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsBontrager Race X Lite
Headset sizeNot Available

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeNot Available
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/44 Teeth
Shimano Deore XT
Gear shift leversShimano Deore XT
Rear gear set 11 - 34 Teeth
9-speed

Trek Elite 9.8 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Deore XT
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore XT
Fork material Single Crown
Aluminum
Fork type 80 (millimeters)
Rock Shox SID Team

Other Specs of Trek Elite 9.8

Component group setsShimano Deore XT
Pedals detailsShimano PD-M520 SPD
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatBontrager Race Lite
Seat post extensionBontrager Race X Lite Carbon


Merlin XLM XTR 2004 comparison online with competitors

Merlin XLM XTR

General Infos
Model XLM XTR
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 XTR RapidFire STI Levers
Shimano XTR Disc Brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesMavic Crossmax SL
Rims manufacturerMavic Crossmax SL
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 XTR
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 118.5 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano XTR Integral
Crankset parts and sizes 24/34/44 Teeth
Shimano XTR
Gear shift leversShimano XTR RapidFire STI
Rear gear set 12 - 32 Teeth
9-speed

Merlin XLM XTR Fork System Data

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

Other Specs of Merlin XLM XTR

Component group setsShimano XTR
Pedals detailsNot Available
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seat Titanium Rails
Selle Italia Flite
Seat post extensionEaston EC70


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