Merlin XLM (01) 2001 VS Giant RINCON (SILVER) 2010 specs comparison

Merlin XLM (01)

General Infos

Model	XLM (01)
Manufacturer	Merlin
Year of production	2001
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Color choice	-Signature Satin Finish
Sizes	- 12 - 13.5 - 15 - 16.25 - 17.5 - 18.75 - 20 - 21.5
Sizes	- 12 - 13.5 - 15 - 16.25 - 17.5 - 18.75 - 20 - 21.5

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 Deore XT Levers Shimano Deore XT V-brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Shimano Deore XT
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 Double-butted Tubing
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	Kore Lite Bar 1
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	Thomson Elite
Headset size	1 1/8 (inches) Cane Creek C2

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-HG92
Bottom bracket shell width	68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type	113 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-ES70
Crankset parts and sizes	22/32/44 Teeth Shimano Deore XT
Gear shift levers	Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL
Rear gear set	11 - 32 Teeth 9-speed

Merlin XLM (01) Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Bottom-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters) Shimano Deore XT
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano Deore XT SGS
Fork material	Single Triple-clamp Crown Aluminum
Fork type	2.0 (inches) Travel Answer Manitou MARS Elite

Other Specs of Merlin XLM (01)

Component group sets	Shimano Deore XT
Pedals details	Optional
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Selle Italia Flite
Seat post extension	27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Thomson Elite

Giant Rincon (Silver)

General Infos

Model	Rincon (Silver)
Manufacturer	Giant
Year of production	2010
Current price	Check price Here ==>
Color choice	-Satin Silver
Sizes	- 14(XS) - 16(S) - 18(M) - 20 - 22

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	26 X 2.10 (inches) Kenda Straight Block 8
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type	Shimano EF-50 Levers Tektro IO Disc Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Formula
Rims manufacturer	32-hole Double Wall Giant XC Alloy
Spoke nipples type	Not Available
Spoke wheel	14ga. Straight Gauge Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	ALUXX Butted Aluminum
Frame type	Not Available
Handlebar construction	Alloy 31.8 (millimeters) High Rise
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	Alloy
Headset size	1 1/8" c

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	KMC Z72
Bottom bracket shell width	Not Available
Bottom bracket type	SR Suntour Cartridge
Crankset parts and sizes	22/32/42 Teeth SR Suntour XCT
Gear shift levers	Shimano EF-50
Rear gear set	11 - 32 Teeth 8-speed

Giant Rincon (Silver) Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Clamp-on Shimano M-310
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano Alivio
Fork material	Not Available
Fork type	100 (millimeters) Travel SR XCM With Preload Adj.

Other Specs of Giant Rincon (Silver)

Component group sets	Mountain Mix
Pedals details	Platform Alloy
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Giant Sport MTB
Seat post extension	30.9 (millimeters) Diameter Alloy 350 (millimeters)