Marin ALCHEMIST 4.8 2009 VS Giant FAITH 1 2011 specs comparison
Marin Alchemist 4.8
General Infos| Model | Alchemist 4.8 |
| Manufacturer | Marin |
| Year of production | 2009 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| 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 Faith 1
General Infos| Model | Faith 1 |
| Manufacturer | Giant |
| Year of production | 2011 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Bright red and cyan |
| Sizes |
- Small - medium - large |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.5 (inches) Kenda Nevegal |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Avid Elixir 5 Levers Avid Elixir 5 Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Formula Sealed Front: Giant Tracker |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Sun Ringle MTX31 |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | 14/15ga. Sapim Race |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Alloy |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Giant Contact AM |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Giant Contact FR |
| Headset size | Not Available |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | Shimano HG73 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Race Face External |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 24/36t Teeth Race Respond |
| Gear shift levers | SRAM X.5 Trigger |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth 9-speed |
Giant Faith 1 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Saint |
| Derailleur (Rear) | SRAM X.5 |
| Fork material | Not Available |
| Fork type | 180 (millimeters) Travel Marzocchi 66 RCV |
Other Specs of Giant Faith 1
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Pedals details | Giant Alloy Platform |
| Rear shock absorber | 7 (inches) Maestro Marzocchi ROCO R |
| Saddle seat | Giant Freeride |
| Seat post extension | 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter Giant Contact |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Marin provided us with the latest version of its Alchemist 4.8 bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Marin Alchemist 4.8 Mountain bike here
- Get your Giant Faith 1 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Giant Faith 1 Mountain bike here