Merlin CRITICAL PATH 1998 VS Giant XTC DS2 2000 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 XtC DS2 2000 comparison online with competitors

Giant XtC DS2

General Infos
Model XtC DS2
Manufacturer Giant
Year of production 2000
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Color choice -Race Yellow and Manitou Red
Sizes - 16.5 (inches)
- 18.5 (inches)
- 20.5 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 1.90 (inches) WTB MotoRaptor DNA
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Dia-Compe Linear-pull Levers
Formula MD-1 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesDisc Specific
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
WTB SpeedDisc
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheel 1.8 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsGiant SL CU92 Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionTitec Hell Bent Flat Tracker
Handlebar extenderTitec Micro
Handlebar stem detailsTitec Lil' AL
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Tange ZS2 Compact

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeShimano Cartridge
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/44 Teeth
Race Face Prodigy
Gear shift leversShimano Deore
Rear gear set 11 - 32 Teeth
9-speed

Giant XtC DS2 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Deore Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore LX SGS
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork type 3.15 (inches) Travel
Answer Manitou SX

Other Specs of Giant XtC DS2

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsGiant MTB Clipless
Rear shock absorberRock Shox SID
Saddle seatKoski Fastback
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Aluminum Micro-adjust


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