Velopedia Bicycle Archive

2001 Merlin ExtraFat (01)

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

Original MSRP
$3,995.00
Sizes
13.5", 15", 16.25", 17.5", 18.75", 20"
Colors
Signature Satin Finish
Archive ID
91191
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Frameset

Frame ConstructionTIG-welded
Frame MaterialMTS size-specific 3AL/2.5V tubing
ForkHeadshok Fatty Ultra DL, 2.0" travel
Fork MaterialAluminum, unicrown crown
Rear ShockMerlin proprietary rear suspension, 1.0" travel

Drivetrain

Component GroupShimano Deore XT
ShiftersShimano Deore XT RapidFire SL
Front DerailleurShimano Deore XT, top-pull/clamp-on 35.0mm
Rear DerailleurShimano Deore XT SGS
CranksetShimano Deore XT, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom BracketShimano BB-ES70, 113mm spindle
BB Shell Width68mm English
Rear Cogs9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
ChainShimano CN-HG92, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsNot included

Brakes

BrakesShimano Deore XT V-brake brakes, Shimano Deore XT levers

Cockpit & Contact Points

HeadsetCannondale oversize Cannondale HeadShok SI
HandlebarKore Lite Bar 1
Handlebar ExtensionsNot included
StemCannondale HeadShok SI
SaddleSelle Italia Flite
SeatpostThomson Elite, 27.2mm diameter

Wheels & Tires

HubsShimano Deore XT
RimsMavic X517, 32-hole
SpokesWheelsmith stainless steel, 1.8mm double-butted
Spoke NipplesAlloy nipples
Front Tire26 x 2.00" Hutchinson Alligator
Wheel Size26" wheels

Specifications are presented as a reference. Components may vary by market, size, production run, or later manufacturer revisions.

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