Merlin XLM 1998 VS Giant MCM TEAM 1999 specs comparison

Merlin XLM 1998 comparison online with competitors

Merlin XLM

General Infos
Model XLM
Manufacturer Merlin
Year of production 1998
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Color choice -Brushed
Sizes - 12 (inches)
- 13.5 (inches)
- 15 (inches)
- 16.5 (inches)
- 17.5 (inches)
- 18.5 (inches)
- 20 (inches)
- 21.5 (inches)
Sizes - 12 (inches)
- 13.5 (inches)
- 15 (inches)
- 16.5 (inches)
- 17.5 (inches)
- 18.5 (inches)
- 20 (inches)
- 21.5 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.10 (inches) WTB VelociRaptor Kevlar
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano XTR Levers
Shimano Deore XT V-Brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano XTR
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic 217 SUP
Spoke nipples typeAlloy 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 typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionSyncros Hardcore
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsSyncros Hardcore
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Chris King NoThreadSet

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-IG90
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 112.5 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-M950
Crankset parts and sizes 24/34/46 Teeth
Shimano XTR M950
Gear shift leversShimano XTR RapidFire SL
Rear gear set 11 - 34 Teeth
8-speed

Merlin XLM Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters)
Shimano XTR Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano XTR SGS
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork typeRock Shox Judy SL

Other Specs of Merlin XLM

Component group setsShimano XTR
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatBontrager With Titanium Rails
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Syncros Pro Series Aluminum


Giant MCM TEAM 1999 comparison online with competitors

Giant MCM TEAM

General Infos
Model MCM TEAM
Manufacturer Giant
Year of production 1999
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Color choice -Team Color
Sizes - 17.5 (inches)
- 19.5 (inches)
- 21.5 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 1.95 (inches) Michelin Wild Gripper Lite-S Kevlar
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Formula Hydraulic Levers
Formula Hydraulic Disc Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesFormula Disc
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic X223
Spoke nipples typeAlloy Nipples
Spoke wheel 1.8 (millimeters) Double-butted
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsGiant SL Carbon Composite
Frame typeBonded
Handlebar constructionRace Face Air Alloy
Handlebar extenderAluminum
Handlebar stem detailsRace Face SYStem
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aheadset SAS

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
KMC Z9200
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeTange Alloy Cartridge
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/44 Teeth
Race Face Turbine LP
Gear shift leversSRAM ESP 9.0 SL
Rear gear set 11 - 32 Teeth
9-speed

Giant MCM TEAM Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)SRAM ESP 9.0
Derailleur (Rear)SRAM ESP 9.0 SL
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork type 2.5 (inches) Travel
Rock Shox Sid SL

Other Specs of Giant MCM TEAM

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsTime Alium
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSelle Italia Nitrox
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
300 (millimeters)
USE Alloy Micro-adjust


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