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2001 Merlin Fat Ti (01)

Velopedia Archive ID 91189

Overview

Model year2001
BrandMerlin
ModelFat Ti (01)
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID91189
Original MSRP$3,790.00
ColorsSignature Satin Finish
Sizes13.5", 15", 16.25", 17.5", 18.75", 20", 21.5"

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame materialMTS size-specific 3AL/2.5V tubing
ForkHeadshok Fatty Ultra DL, 2.0" travel
Fork materialAluminum, unicrown crown
Rear shockN/A

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

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube584.2 mm
Head-tube angle71°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center425.4 mm
Wheelbase1064.3 mm
Fork offset / rake45 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on October 2, 2026.