Merlin CRITICAL PATH 1998 VS Giant CYPHER 1 2011 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 Cypher 1 2011 comparison online with competitors

Giant Cypher 1

General Infos
Model Cypher 1
Manufacturer Giant
Year of production 2011
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Color choice -Black Cherry and White
Sizes - Womens xsmall
- womens small
- womens medium

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.1 (inches) Kenda Nevegal
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Avid Elixir 5 Levers
Avid Elixir 5 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano Deore M525L
Front: Giant Tracker
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Giant P-XC2
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheel 14/15ga.
DT Swiss Competition

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsAlloy
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionGiant Connect SL Low Rise
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsGiant Connect SL
Headset sizeNot Available

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainShimano HG74
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeShimano Press Fit
Crankset parts and sizes 24/32/42 Teeth
Shimano SLX
Gear shift leversShimano SLX M660 Rapidfire
Rear gear set 11 - 36 Teeth
10-speed

Giant Cypher 1 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano SLX
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore XT Shadow
Fork materialSingle
Fork type 125 (millimeters)
Fox 32 F125RL

Other Specs of Giant Cypher 1

Component group setsShimano
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorber 5 (inches) Maestro
Fox Float RP2 Boostvalve
Saddle seatFi'zi:k Vesta
Seat post extension 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter
Giant Connect SL


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