2006 Merlin Cycles XLM Base 17.5
Build
26 in × 2.1 in
Insights
Very aggressive stack and reach vs trend of hardtail cross-country mtb bikes
Design deviates from other sizes of Merlin Cycles XLM
Stack and Reach vs. Category Trend
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Geometry
| Stack | 558.6mm |
| Reach | 416.5mm |
| Stack to Reach Ratio | 1.34:1 |
| Seat Tube Length, C-C | 444.5mm |
| Top Tube Length, Effective/Horizontal Center | 594.4mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 71deg |
| Seat Tube Angle | 73deg |
| Head Tube Length | 119.4mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 30.5mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 302.4mm |
| Chainstay Length | 426.7mm |
| Chainstay Length Horizontal | 425.6mm |
| Front-Center | 639.4mm |
| Front-Center Horizontal | 638.6mm |
| Wheelbase | 1064.3mm |
| Fork Offset/Rake | 38.1mm |
| Fork Length (Axle-To-Crown) | 434mm |
| Trail | 74.3mm high |
| Mechanical Trail | 70.3mm |
| Wheel Flop | 22.9mm |
| Standover Height | 756.9mm |
| Tire to Pedal Spindle Distance With 170 mm cranks | 136.5mm |
| Pedal Spindle to Ground Clearance With 170 mm cranks | 132.4mm |
Base Build
| Wheel Size | 26 inch (559mm BSD) |
| Tire Width | 2.1in |
| Tire Outer Diameter | 665.7mm |
| Bike Length with Tires | 1729.9mm |
| Suspension Type | Hardtail (Front suspension) |
| Bar Type | Flat Bar |
| Fork Travel | 100mm |
| Suspension Sag | 20% |
| Frame Material | Unknown |
| Fork Material | Unknown |
| Brake Type | Unknown |
Source:https://merlintitanium.com/images/merlin/misc/merlin_2006_catalog.pdf