Giant RAINIER 2002 VS Merlin OREAS LX 2004 specs comparison

Giant Rainier 2002 comparison online with competitors

Giant Rainier

General Infos
Model Rainier
Manufacturer Giant
Year of production 2002
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Color choice - Silver
-Black and Silver
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 2.00 (inches) Hutchinson Mosquito
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Avid Speed Dial 3 Levers
Avid Mechanical Disc Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesAluminum Disc Q and R
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Weinmann Zac 19
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 14ga. Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsAluxx Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionGiant Alloy Riser
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsGiant Alloy MTB
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aheadset

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket typeSealed Cartridge
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/44 Teeth
Giant Alloy MTB
Gear shift leversShimano Deore RapidFire SL
Rear gear set 11 - 34 Teeth
9-speed

Giant Rainier Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Clamp-on
Shimano Deore Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore LX SGS
Fork material Single Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum
Fork type 3.0 (inches) Travel
Marzocchi EXR Air

Other Specs of Giant Rainier

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals details Steel Cage With Clips & Straps
Nylon Body
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatGiant Groove
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Aluminum Micro-adjust


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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