Bicycle Archive · Specification reportBicycle Archive · Specification reportVelopedia Archive ID 57444
| Model year | 1996 |
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| Brand | Merlin |
| Model | Mountain |
| Bicycle type | Mountain bike, front suspension |
| Archive ID | 57444 |
| Original MSRP | $3,300.00 |
| Colors | Satin |
| Sizes | 13.5", 15", 16.25", 17.5", 18.75", 20", 21.5" |
| Weight | 23.2 lb |
| Frame construction | Welded titanium |
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| Frame material | MTS325 titanium, seamless w/6Al/4V titanium dropouts |
| Fork | Rock Shox Judy XC |
| Fork material | Aluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown |
| Rear shock | N/A |
| Component group | Shimano Deore XT |
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| Shifters | Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL |
| Front derailleur | Shimano Deore XT top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 35.0 mm |
| Rear derailleur | Shimano Deore XT GS |
| Crankset | Shimano Deore XT |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano BB-UN71, 103 mm spindle |
| BB shell width | 68mm English |
| Rear cogs | 8-speed, Buyer's choice of gearing |
| Chain | Shimano CN-IG90, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | Not included |
| Brakes | Shimano Deore XT V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore XT levers |
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| Headset | 1 1/8" threadless Shimano Deore XT |
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| Handlebar | Control Tech aluminum |
| Handlebar extensions | Not included |
| Stem | Control Tech |
| Saddle | Buyer's choice |
| Seatpost | Control Tech Control Post, 27.2 mm diameter |
| Rims | Mavic 221, 32-hole |
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| Spokes | Wheelsmith stainless steel, 2.0mm double butted |
| Spoke nipples | Alloy nipples |
| Front tire | 26 x 2.00" IRC PiranhaPro |
| Wheel size | 26" wheels |
| Top tube | 584.2 mm |
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| Head-tube angle | 71° |
| Seat-tube angle | 73° |
| Chainstay / rear center | 425.4 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1056.6 mm |
| Fork offset / rake | 40.6 mm |
Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on October 3, 2026.