The 1996 Merlin XLM is a 21 pound a mountain bike with a titatium MTS325 frame. The frame has a satin finish. The XLM 1996 is a is a lighter bike at around 20 pounds. It was released in 1996 and costs $4,525 brand new. The XLM 1996 has fork suspension.
Components
The XLM 1996 comes with Shimano XTR components, including a Control Tech stem, a threadless Shimano XTR headset and Shimano XTR RapidFire SL shifters.
The Rock Shox Judy SL fork has a true suspension.
Drivetrain
The XLM 1996 has 8 speeds and has a Shimano XTR derailleur.
Wheels
It comes with IRC PiranhaPro tires (26in x 2in) and Mavic rims.