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1998 Merlin Critical Path

Mountain bike, front & rear suspension bicycle from the Velopedia specification archive.

Original MSRP
$4,995.00
Sizes
15", 17", 19"
Colors
Brushed
Weight
24.5
Archive ID
70252
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Frameset

Frame ConstructionTIG-welded
Frame Material3Al/2.5V titanium
ForkRock Shox Indy SL
Fork MaterialAluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear ShockRock Shox Super Deluxe, 3.5" travel

Drivetrain

Component GroupShimano XTR
ShiftersShimano XTR RapidFire SL
Front DerailleurShimano XTR, bottom-pull/clamp-on 35.0mm
Rear DerailleurShimano XTR SGS
CranksetShimano XTR M950, 24/34/46 teeth
Bottom BracketShimano BB-M950, 112.5mm spindle
BB Shell Width68mm English
Rear Cogs8-speed, 11 - 34 teeth
ChainShimano CN-IG90, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsNot included

Brakes

BrakesShimano XTR V-Brake brakes, Shimano XTR levers

Cockpit & Contact Points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Chris King NoThreadSet
HandlebarSyncros Hardcore
Handlebar ExtensionsNot included
StemSyncros Hardcore
SaddleBontrager w/titanium rails
SeatpostSyncros Hardcore aluminum, 27.2mm diameter

Wheels & Tires

HubsShimano XTR
RimsMavic 217 SUP, 32-hole
SpokesWheelsmith stainless steel, 2.0mm double-butted
Spoke NipplesAlloy nipples
Front Tire26 x 2.10" WTB VelociRaptor kevlar
Wheel Size26" wheels

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