Merlin CRITICAL PATH 1998 VS Giant ANTHEM X3 2010 specs comparison

Merlin Critical Path 1998 comparison online with competitors

Merlin Critical Path

General Infos
Model Critical Path
Manufacturer Merlin
Year of production 1998
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Color choice -Brushed
Sizes - 15 (inches)
- 17 (inches)
- 19 (inches)
Sizes - 15 (inches)
- 17 (inches)
- 19 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.10 (inches) WTB VelociRaptor Kevlar
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano XTR Levers
Shimano XTR V-Brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano XTR
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic 217 SUP
Spoke nipples typeAlloy Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Double-butted
Wheelsmith Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials3Al and 2.5V Titanium
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionSyncros Hardcore
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsSyncros Hardcore
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Chris King NoThreadSet

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-IG90
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 112.5 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-M950
Crankset parts and sizes 24/34/46 Teeth
Shimano XTR M950
Gear shift leversShimano XTR RapidFire SL
Rear gear set 11 - 34 Teeth
8-speed

Merlin Critical Path Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters)
Shimano XTR
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano XTR SGS
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork typeRock Shox Indy SL

Other Specs of Merlin Critical Path

Component group setsShimano XTR
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorber 3.5 (inches) Travel
Rock Shox Super Deluxe
Saddle seatBontrager With Titanium Rails
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Syncros Hardcore Aluminum


Giant Anthem X3 2010 comparison online with competitors

Giant Anthem X3

General Infos
Model Anthem X3
Manufacturer Giant
Year of production 2010
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Color choice -White and Blue
Sizes - Xsmall
- small
- medium
- large
- xlarge

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.0 (inches) Michelin WildRace'R
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano M486 Levers
Shimano M486 160 (millimeters) Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano M475
Front: Formula
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic XM 117
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheel 14/15ga. Butted
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsALUXX SL Aluminum
Frame typeNot Available
Handlebar constructionGiant Connect Low-rise 31.8
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsGiant Connect
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Integrated Cartridge

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainShimano HG-73
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeShimano Deore External
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/44 Teeth
Shimano Deore
Gear shift leversShimano Deore Rapid Fire
Rear gear set 11 - 34 Teeth
9-speed

Giant Anthem X3 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Clamp-on
Shimano Deore
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano SLX Shadow
Fork materialNot Available
Fork type 100 (millimeters) Travel
Fox F100 RL

Other Specs of Giant Anthem X3

Component group setsShimano
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorber 4 (inches) Travel
Fox Float RP23
Saddle seatFi'zi:k Tundra Mg
Seat post extension 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter
Giant Connect 375 (millimeters)


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