Merlin EXTRAFAT (02) 2001 VS Giant FAITH 1 2010 specs comparison

Merlin ExtraFat (02)

General Infos

Model	ExtraFat (02)
Manufacturer	Merlin
Year of production	2001
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Color choice	-Signature Satin Finish
Sizes	- 13.5 (inches) - 15 (inches) - 16.25 (inches) - 17.5 (inches) - 18.75 (inches) - 20 (inches)
Sizes	- 13.5 (inches) - 15 (inches) - 16.25 (inches) - 17.5 (inches) - 18.75 (inches) - 20 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	26 X 2.00 (inches) Hutchinson Alligator
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 X517
Spoke nipples type	Alloy Nipples
Spoke wheel	1.8 (millimeters) Double-butted Wheelsmith Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	MTS Size-specific 3AL and 2.5V Tubing
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	Kore Lite Bar 1
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	Cannondale HeadShok SI
Headset size	Cannondale Oversize Cannondale HeadShok SI

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-7700
Bottom bracket shell width	68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type	112.5 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-M952
Crankset parts and sizes	24/36/46 Teeth Shimano XTR M952
Gear shift levers	Shimano XTR RapidFire SL
Rear gear set	12 - 34 Teeth 9-speed

Merlin ExtraFat (02) Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Top-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters) Shimano XTR
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano XTR
Fork material	Unicrown Crown Aluminum
Fork type	2.0 (inches) Travel Headshok Fatty Ultra DL

Other Specs of Merlin ExtraFat (02)

Component group sets	Shimano XTR
Pedals details	Optional
Rear shock absorber	1.0 (inches) Travel Merlin Proprietary Rear Suspension
Saddle seat	Selle Italia Flite
Seat post extension	27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Thomson Elite

Giant Faith 1

General Infos

Model	Faith 1
Manufacturer	Giant
Year of production	2010
Current price	Check price Here ==>
Color choice	-White and Gold
Sizes	- XS - S - M - L

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	Rear: 26 X 2.50 (inches) Kenda Nevegal Stick-E Front: 26 X 2.5 (inches) Kenda Nevegal Stick-E
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type	Avid Elixer 5 Levers Avid Elixer 5 With 203 (millimeters) Rotor Front and Avid Elixer 5 With 180 (millimeters) Rotor Rear Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Rear: Formula Sealed Front: Giant Tracker Sealed Disc With 20 (millimeters) Axle
Rims manufacturer	32-hole Sun MTX31
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	Not Available
Handlebar construction	Race Face Respond DH 31.8
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	Race Face Respond DH
Headset size	1 1/8 (inches) - 1 1/2 (inches) Integrated Integrated Cartridge

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	Shimano HG-73
Bottom bracket shell width	Not Available
Bottom bracket type	Race Face X-Type
Crankset parts and sizes	24/36 Teeth Race Face Respond DH
Gear shift levers	SRAM X-5 Trigger
Rear gear set	11 - 34 Teeth 9-speed

Giant Faith 1 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Clamp-on + Shiftguide Shimano Saint With Race Face Altas Guide
Derailleur (Rear)	SRAM X.5
Fork material	Not Available
Fork type	180 (millimeters) Travel Marzocchi 66 RCV

Other Specs of Giant Faith 1

Component group sets	Mountain Mix
Pedals details	Giant Alloy Platform Sealed
Rear shock absorber	7 (inches) Travel Marzocchi Roco Coil R
Saddle seat	Giant Dirt Jump
Seat post extension	30.9 (millimeters) Diameter Giant Connect SL