Giant RAINIER 2005 VS Merlin OREAS LX 2004 specs comparison

Giant Rainier 2005 comparison online with competitors

Giant Rainier

General Infos
Model Rainier
Manufacturer Giant
Year of production 2005
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Color choice -Team Blue
Sizes - 14 (inches)
- 17 (inches)
- 19 (inches)
- 21 (inches)
Sizes - 14 (inches)
- 17 (inches)
- 19 (inches)
- 21 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.10 (inches) Hutchinson Bulldog AirLight
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Hayes Levers
Hayes Sole XC Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesFormula
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Sun Rims Rhyno Lite
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 14ga. Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsAluxx Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionEaston 31.8 (millimeters)
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsEaston EA50
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Integrated Aheadset

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-HG50
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeTruVativ GIGA Pipe SL
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
TruVativ
Gear shift leversSRAM X-7
Rear gear set 11 - 34 Teeth
9-speed

Giant Rainier Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Deore
Derailleur (Rear)SRAM X.7
Fork material Single Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork type 105 (millimeters) Travel
Marzocchi EXR Pro Air

Other Specs of Giant Rainier

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsShimano PD-M505 SPD
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatWTB Speed V
Seat post extension 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter
Easton EA50


Merlin Oreas LX 2004 comparison online with competitors

Merlin Oreas LX

General Infos
Model Oreas LX
Manufacturer Merlin
Year of production 2004
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Color choice -Polished
Sizes - 13.5 (inches)
- 15 (inches)
- 16 (inches)
- 17.5 (inches)
- 19 (inches)
- 20 (inches)
- 21.5 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 1.95 (inches) Kenda Karma
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Deore LX RapidFire Levers
Shimano BR-M515 Mechanical Disc Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesMavic Crossmax Enduro
Rims manufacturerMavic Crossmax Enduro
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 14ga. Straight Gauge
Mavic Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials3Al and 2.5V Titanium
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionEaston EA-70
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsThomson Elite
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Integrated Cane Creek

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-HG73
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) American
Bottom bracket type 118 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano Deore XT
Crankset parts and sizes 24/34/44 Teeth
Shimano Deore LX
Gear shift leversShimano Deore LX RapidFire
Rear gear set 12 - 32 Teeth
9-speed

Merlin Oreas LX Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Deore
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore XT
Fork material Single Crown
Aluminum
Fork type 80 (millimeters) Travel
Answer Manitou Skareb Elite

Other Specs of Merlin Oreas LX

Component group setsShimano Deore LX
Pedals detailsNot Available
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSelle Italia Nitrox Gel
Seat post extensionThomson Elite


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