Bicycle Archive · Specification reportBicycle Archive · Specification reportVelopedia Archive ID 39215
| Model year | 2003 |
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| Brand | Merlin |
| Model | XLM XTR |
| Bicycle type | Mountain bike, front suspension |
| Archive ID | 39215 |
| Original MSRP | $5,480.00 |
| Sizes | 13.5", 15", 16.25", 17.5", 18.75", 20", 21.5", custom |
| Frame construction | TIG-welded |
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| 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 |
| Component group | Shimano XTR |
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| 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 | Shimano XTR Disc Brake brakes, Shimano XTR RapidFire STI levers |
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| Headset | 1 1/8" integrated Cane Creek IS-5 Integrated |
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| Handlebar | Kore Lite |
| Handlebar extensions | Not included |
| Stem | Thomson Elite |
| Saddle | Selle Italia Flite TT |
| Seatpost | Easton EC70, 27.2mm diameter |
| Hubs | Shimano XTR disc |
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| 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 |
| Top tube | 584.2 mm |
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| Head-tube angle | 71° |
| Seat-tube angle | 73° |
| Chainstay / rear center | 425.4 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1056.6 mm |
| Fork offset / rake | 38.1 mm |
Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 26, 2026.