Univega BORALYN S8.9 1994 VS Merlin XLM 1997 specs comparison

Univega Boralyn S8.9 1994 comparison online with competitors

Univega Boralyn S8.9

General Infos
Model Boralyn S8.9
Manufacturer Univega
Year of production 1994
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Color choice -Not found
Sizes - 14.5 (inches)
- 17 (inches)
- 19 (inches)
- 20.5 (inches)
Sizes - 14.5 (inches)
- 17 (inches)
- 19 (inches)
- 20.5 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.10 (inches) Ritchey Climb Max
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Levers
Shimano Deore XT Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano Deore XT
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic 230
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheelNot Available

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials Boralyn
Metal Matrix Composite
Frame typeWelded Metal Matrix Composite
Handlebar constructionConcept XL Alloy
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsConcept XL
Headset sizeNot Available

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainShimano HG
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeNot Available
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
Shimano Deore XT
Gear shift leversShimano Deore XT Rapidfire Plus With Optical Gear Display
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
8-speed

Univega Boralyn S8.9 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Deore XT
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano XTR
Fork materialNot Available
Fork typeRock Shox Mag 21 SL

Other Specs of Univega Boralyn S8.9

Component group setsShimano XTR and XT
Pedals detailsOnza HO
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatVetta TT
Seat post extensionConcept TriCor XL


Merlin XLM 1997 comparison online with competitors

Merlin XLM

General Infos
Model XLM
Manufacturer Merlin
Year of production 1997
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Color choice -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 XTR Levers
Shimano XTR V-Brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano XTR
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 materials Double-butted
3Al and 2.5V Titanium
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionSyncros Hardcore
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsSyncros Hardcore
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 112.5 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-M950
Crankset parts and sizes 24/36/46 Teeth
Shimano XTR M950-HG
Gear shift leversShimano XTR RapidFire SL
Rear gear set 12 - 32 Teeth
8-speed

Merlin XLM Fork System Data

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

Other Specs of Merlin XLM

Component group setsShimano XTR 950
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatBontrager With Titanium Rails
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Syncros Pro Series Aluminum


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