Merlin TBA 1998 VS Giant SIMPLE DX 2002 specs comparison

Merlin TBA 1998 comparison online with competitors

Merlin TBA

General Infos
Model TBA
Manufacturer Merlin
Year of production 1998
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Color choice -Brushed
Sizes - 13 (inches)
- 15 (inches)
- 17 (inches)
- 19 (inches)
Sizes - 13 (inches)
- 15 (inches)
- 17 (inches)
- 19 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 1 3/8 (inches) Ritchey Tom Slick
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Ritchey Logic Levers
Dia-Compe Bulldog Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano Nexus
Rims manufacturer 36-hole
Mavic 121 SUP CD
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Double-butted
Wheelsmith Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsG4 Titanium
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionRivendell
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsRitchey ForceLite
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Shimano Deore LX

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 1/8 (inches)
Shimano CN-IG51
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 115 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-UN71
Crankset parts and sizes 42 Teeth
Shimano Nexus
Gear shift leversShimano Nexus
Rear gear set7-speed Internal

Merlin TBA Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Not Available
Derailleur (Rear)Not Available
Fork material Box Crown
Reynolds 531
Fork typeRivendell

Other Specs of Merlin TBA

Component group setsShimano Nexus
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seat Titanium Rails
Selle San Marco Squadra HDP
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Ritchey Expert


Giant Simple DX 2002 comparison online with competitors

Giant Simple DX

General Infos
Model Simple DX
Manufacturer Giant
Year of production 2002
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Color choice - Blue
- Red and Silver
-Black
Sizes - Mens
- womens

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.10 (inches) Ritchey Mobybite
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset typeShimano Coaster Brake Rear
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano Nexus Auto D
Front: Aluminum
Rims manufacturer 36-hole
Aluminum
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 14ga. Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsAluxx Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionGiant Cruiser
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem details Adjustable
Aluminum
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Sealed Mechanism

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket typeSealed Cartridge
Crankset parts and sizes 46 Teeth
3-piece Aluminum
Gear shift leversNot Available
Rear gear set 20 Teeth
1-speed

Giant Simple DX Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Not Available
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Nexus Auto D
Fork material Unicrown Crown
Chromoly
Fork typeGiant

Other Specs of Giant Simple DX

Component group setsNot Available
Pedals detailsAluminum Platform
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatGiant Cruiser
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Aluminum Micro-adjust


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