Merlin CRITICAL PATH 1998 VS Giant FAITH 1 2006 specs comparison
Merlin Critical Path
General Infos| Model | Critical Path |
| Manufacturer | Merlin |
| Year of production | 1998 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Brushed |
| Sizes |
- 15 (inches) - 17 (inches) - 19 (inches) |
| Sizes |
- 15 (inches) - 17 (inches) - 19 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.10 (inches) WTB VelociRaptor Kevlar |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano XTR Levers Shimano XTR V-Brake Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano XTR |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic 217 SUP |
| Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Double-butted Wheelsmith Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | 3Al and 2.5V Titanium |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Syncros Hardcore |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Syncros Hardcore |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Chris King NoThreadSet |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-IG90 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (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 levers | Shimano 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 type | Rock Shox Indy SL |
Other Specs of Merlin Critical Path
| Component group sets | Shimano XTR |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | 3.5 (inches) Travel Rock Shox Super Deluxe |
| Saddle seat | Bontrager With Titanium Rails |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Syncros Hardcore Aluminum |
Giant Faith 1
General Infos| Model | Faith 1 |
| Manufacturer | Giant |
| Year of production | 2006 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Polished |
| Sizes |
- 16.5 (inches) - 18 (inches) - 20 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | Rear: 26 X 2.25 (inches) Kenda Nevagal Front: 26 X 2.25 (inches) Kenda Blue Groove |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Hayes Levers Hayes HFX-9 Hydraulic Disc Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Formula Disc |
| Rims manufacturer | Mavic EX 729D |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | ALUXX Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Race Face Evolve FR |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | Race Face Evolve FR |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Integrated |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-HG73 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Race Face Evolve X-Type |
| Crankset parts and sizes | Race Face Evolve DH X-Type |
| Gear shift levers | SRAM X.7 |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth 9-speed |
Giant Faith 1 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Clamp-on Shimano Deore LX |
| Derailleur (Rear) | SRAM X.9 |
| Fork material | Single Crown Aluminum and magnesium |
| Fork type | 170 (millimeters) Travel Marzocchi 66RC2X |
Other Specs of Giant Faith 1
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Pedals details | Truvativ Hussefelt |
| Rear shock absorber | 8 (inches) Travel Fox DHX 4.0 Coil |
| Saddle seat | WTB Laser V Team |
| Seat post extension | 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter Race Face Atlas AM |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Merlin provided us with the latest version of its Critical Path bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Merlin Critical Path 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