Merlin CYCLOCROSS XL 1998 VS Giant TCX 1 2010 specs comparison
Merlin Cyclocross XL
General Infos| Model | Cyclocross XL |
| Manufacturer | Merlin |
| Year of production | 1998 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Brushed |
| Sizes |
- 51 cm (centimeters) - 53 cm (centimeters) - 55 cm (centimeters) - 57 cm (centimeters) - 59 cm (centimeters) - 61 cm (centimeters) |
| Sizes |
- 51 cm (centimeters) - 53 cm (centimeters) - 55 cm (centimeters) - 57 cm (centimeters) - 59 cm (centimeters) - 61 cm (centimeters) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 700 X 35c Ritchey Alfa Bite |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano 600 Ultegra Levers Shimano Deore XT M-System Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Deore XT |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic T 217 SUP |
| Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Double-butted Wheelsmith Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Double-butted 3Al and 2.5V Titanium |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | TTT Forma |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | TTT Synthesis |
| Headset size | 1 (inches) Shimano 600 Ultegra |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-HG90 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 115 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-UN71 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 39/53 Teeth Shimano 600 Ultegra |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano 600 Ultegra STI Dual Control |
| Rear gear set | 12 - 34 Teeth 8-speed |
Merlin Cyclocross XL Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters) Shimano 600 Ultegra |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano 600 Ultegra SS |
| Fork material | Dedacciai 18MCDV6 |
| Fork type | Steelman |
Other Specs of Merlin Cyclocross XL
| Component group sets | Shimano 600 Ultegra |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Titanium Rails Selle San Marco Strada |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Ritchey Expert |
Giant TCX 1
General Infos| Model | TCX 1 |
| Manufacturer | Giant |
| Year of production | 2010 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-White and Black and Red |
| Sizes |
- S - M - M/L - L - XL |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 700 X 35c Kenda Small Block Eight Folding 120TPI |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
| Brakeset type | SRAM Rival Levers Avid Shorty 6 Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Formula Sealed |
| Rims manufacturer | 24-hole and 28-hole Mavic CXP 22 |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | 14/15ga. Butted Sapim Race Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | ALUXX SL Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Giant Connect SL 31.8 |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Giant Connect SL |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches)- 1 1/4 (inches) Tapered Threadless |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | SRAM 1050 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | External SRAM GXP |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 34/48 Teeth SRAM Rival |
| Gear shift levers | SRAM Rival |
| Rear gear set | 12 - 26 Teeth 10-speed |
Giant TCX 1 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Clamp On SRAM Rival |
| Derailleur (Rear) | SRAM Rival |
| Fork material | Carbon Fiber and aluminum Steerer |
| Fork type | Giant Advanced Composite |
Other Specs of Giant TCX 1
| Component group sets | SRAM Rival Mix |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Selle Italia Setta M |
| Seat post extension | 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter Giant Connect SL Composite |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Merlin provided us with the latest version of its Cyclocross XL bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Merlin Cyclocross XL Cyclo-cross here
- Get your Giant TCX 1 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Giant TCX 1 Cyclo-cross here