VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

2003 Merlin XLM XT

Velopedia Archive ID 39214

Overview

Model year2003
BrandMerlin
ModelXLM XT
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID39214
Original MSRP$4,570.00
Sizes13.5", 15", 16.25", 17.5", 18.75", 20", 21.5", custom

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame material3Al/2.5V titanium, double-butted
ForkRock Shox Duke Race, 80-100mm adjustable travel
Fork materialAluminum/magnesium, single crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano Deore XT
ShiftersShimano Deore XT RapidFire SL
Front derailleurShimano Deore XT, bottom-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 - 34 teeth
ChainShimano CN-HG93, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsNot included

Brakes

BrakesHayes Hydraulic Disc brakes, Hayes Hydraulic levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" integrated Cane Creek IS-5 Integrated
HandlebarKore Lite
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemThomson Elite
SaddleSelle Italia Nitrox Gel
SeatpostThomson Elite, 27.2mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsShimano Deore XT disc
RimsMavic X 3.1, 32-hole
SpokesWheelsmith stainless steel, 14ga. (2.0mm) double-butted
Spoke nipplesAluminum nipples
Front tire26 x 2.00" Hutchinson Scorpion Tubeless
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube584.2 mm
Head-tube angle71°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center425.4 mm
Wheelbase1056.6 mm
Fork offset / rake38.1 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 27, 2026.