Merlin CYCLOCROSS XL 1997 VS Giant TCX 1 2008 specs comparison
Merlin Cyclocross XL
General Infos| Model | Cyclocross XL |
| Manufacturer | Merlin |
| Year of production | 1997 |
| 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 | 28-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 SL |
| 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 - 28 Teeth 8-speed |
Merlin Cyclocross XL Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Deore XT Top-swing |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT SS |
| Fork material | Dedacciai 18MCDV6 |
| Fork type | Steelman |
Other Specs of Merlin Cyclocross XL
| Component group sets | Shimano 600 Ultegra and Deore XT |
| 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 | 2008 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Gray and Black |
| Sizes |
- Small - Medium - Large - Extra large |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 700 X 30c Kenda Kwik |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano Sora Levers Avid Shorty 4 Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Xero XSR-4 |
| Rims manufacturer | Xero XSR-4 |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | Xero |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | ALUXX Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | 6061 AL Anatomic Bend |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Adjustable |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Integrated |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | Shimano HG-73 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | BB-7420 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 34/50 Teeth FSA Vero |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Sora |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth 9-speed |
Giant TCX 1 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Sora |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Tiagra |
| Fork material | Aero Crown Aluminum |
| Fork type | FormulaOne Disc |
Other Specs of Giant TCX 1
| Component group sets | Cyclocross Mix |
| Pedals details | Shimano PD-M505 |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Selle Royal Viper |
| Seat post extension | 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
