Merlin CRITICAL PATH 1998 VS Giant GLORY 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
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 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 Glory 1 2011 comparison online with competitors

Giant Glory 1

General Infos
Model Glory 1
Manufacturer Giant
Year of production 2011
Current price Check price Here ==>   
Color choice -White and blue
Sizes - Small
- medium
- large

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.5 (inches) Maxxis Minion DHF
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Avid Elixir R Levers
Avid Elixir R Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: DT
Front: Giant Tracker
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
DT Swiss EX500
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheel 14/15ga.
Sapim Race

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsAlloy
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionGiant Contact AM
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsGiant Contact DH
Headset sizeNot Available

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainShimano HG93
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeRace Face External
Crankset parts and sizes 38T Teeth
Race Face Atlas
Gear shift leversSRAM X.7
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
9-speed

Giant Glory 1 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)MRP G2 Guide
Derailleur (Rear)SRAM X.9
Fork materialNot Available
Fork type 203 (millimeters) Travel
RockShox Boxxer R2C2

Other Specs of Giant Glory 1

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorber 8 (inches) Maestro
RockShox Vivid R2
Saddle seatFi'zi:k Tundra2
Seat post extension 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter
Giant Connect SL


Useful links and guides ....