Marin ALCHEMIST 4.8 2009 VS Giant ANTHEM X 1 2010 specs comparison

Marin Alchemist 4.8

General Infos

Model	Alchemist 4.8
Manufacturer	Marin
Year of production	2009
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Color choice	-Dark Gray Anodized
Sizes	- Xsmall - small - medium - large - xlarge
Sizes	- Xsmall - small - medium - large - xlarge

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	26 X 2.10 (inches) WTB Prowler MX
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type	Hayes Stroker Carbon Hydraulic Levers Hayes Stroker Carbon With V6 Rotor Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Mavic CrossRide Disc
Rims manufacturer	Mavic CrossRide Disc
Spoke nipples type	Not Available
Spoke wheel	Not Available

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	6066 Hydroformed Aluminum
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	Double Butted 6061 Alloy OS Riser
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	FSA OS-150LX
Headset size	1 1/8 (inches) FSA Orbit Z

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	Shimano HG73
Bottom bracket shell width	Not Available
Bottom bracket type	Shimano Hollowtech II
Crankset parts and sizes	22/32/44 Teeth Shimano SLX
Gear shift levers	Shimano SLX RapidFire
Rear gear set	11 - 34 Teeth 9-speed

Marin Alchemist 4.8 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Shimano SLX
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano XT Shadow
Fork material	Single
Fork type	100 (millimeters) Travel RockShox SID

Other Specs of Marin Alchemist 4.8

Component group sets	Shimano SLX
Pedals details	Shimano PD-M520
Rear shock absorber	100 (millimeters) Travel Fox Float RP2
Saddle seat	WTB Silverado Race SL
Seat post extension	30.9 (millimeters) Diameter Comp Alloy Micro Adjust

Giant Anthem X 1

General Infos

Model	Anthem X 1
Manufacturer	Giant
Year of production	2010
Current price	Check price Here ==>
Color choice	-Red and Black
Sizes	- Xsmall - small - medium - large - xlarge

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	26 X 2.10 (inches) Maxxis Crossmark Folding
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type	Shimano XT Levers Shimano XT 160 (millimeters) Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Rear: Shimano XT WH-M775 Centerlcok Disc Front: Shimano XT WH-M775 Centerlock Disc
Rims manufacturer	24-hole Shimano XT WH-M775
Spoke nipples type	Aluminum Nipples
Spoke wheel	2.0/1.5/2.0 Double-butted Shimano Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	ALUXX SL Aluminum
Frame type	Not Available
Handlebar construction	Giant Contact Low-rise 31.8
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	Giant Contact
Headset size	1 1/8 (inches) Integrated Cartridge

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	Shimano HG-73
Bottom bracket shell width	Not Available
Bottom bracket type	Shimano XT External
Crankset parts and sizes	22/32/44 Teeth Shimano XT
Gear shift levers	Shimano XT Rapid Fire
Rear gear set	11 - 34 Teeth 9-speed

Giant Anthem X 1 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Clamp-on Shimano XT
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano XTR Top Normal
Fork material	Not Available
Fork type	100 (millimeters) Travel Rock Shox SID Team With Pop Loc

Other Specs of Giant Anthem X 1

Component group sets	Shimano XT and XTR
Pedals details	Optional
Rear shock absorber	4 (inches) Travel Fox Float RP23
Saddle seat	Fi'zi:k Tundra With Kiu:m Rails
Seat post extension	30.9 (millimeters) Diameter Giant Contact 300 (millimeters)