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Velopedia Bicycle Archive
2003 Merlin XLM XTR
Mountain bike, front suspension bicycle from the Velopedia specification archive.
- Original MSRP
- $5,480.00
- Sizes
- 13.5", 15", 16.25", 17.5", 18.75", 20", 21.5", custom
- Archive ID
- 39215
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| Frame Construction | TIG-welded |
|---|---|
| Frame Material | 3Al/2.5V titanium, double-butted |
| Fork | Rock Shox Sid Team, 80-100mm travel |
| Fork Material | Aluminum/magnesium, single crown |
| Rear Shock | N/A |
Drivetrain
| Component Group | Shimano XTR |
|---|---|
| Shifters | Shimano XTR RapidFire STI |
| Front Derailleur | Shimano XTR, bottom-pull/clamp-on 35.0mm |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano XTR SGS |
| Crankset | Shimano XTR M960, 22/32/44 teeth |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano XTR integral, 116mm spindle |
| BB Shell Width | 68mm English |
| Rear Cogs | 9-speed, 11 - 34 teeth |
| Chain | Shimano CN-HG93, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | Not included |
Brakes
| Brakes | Shimano XTR Disc Brake brakes, Shimano XTR RapidFire STI levers |
|---|
Cockpit & Contact Points
| Headset | 1 1/8" integrated Cane Creek IS-5 Integrated |
|---|---|
| Handlebar | Kore Lite |
| Handlebar Extensions | Not included |
| Stem | Thomson Elite |
| Saddle | Selle Italia Flite TT |
| Seatpost | Easton EC70, 27.2mm diameter |
Wheels & Tires
| Hubs | Shimano XTR disc |
|---|---|
| Rims | Mavic X 3.1, 32-hole |
| Spokes | Wheelsmith stainless steel, 14ga. (2.0mm) double-butted |
| Spoke Nipples | Aluminum nipples |
| Front Tire | 26 x 2.00" Hutchinson Scorpion Tubeless |
| Wheel Size | 26" wheels |
Specifications are presented as a reference. Components may vary by market, size, production run, or later manufacturer revisions.