Merlin XLM 1997 VS Giant RINCON W 2010 specs comparison

Merlin XLM

General Infos

Model	XLM
Manufacturer	Merlin
Year of production	1997
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Color choice	-Brushed
Sizes	- 12 (inches) - 13.5 (inches) - 15 (inches) - 16.25 (inches) - 17.5 (inches) - 18.75 (inches) - 20 (inches) - 21.5 (inches)
Sizes	- 12 (inches) - 13.5 (inches) - 15 (inches) - 16.25 (inches) - 17.5 (inches) - 18.75 (inches) - 20 (inches) - 21.5 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	26 X 2.10 (inches) WTB VelociRaptor Kevlar
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 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	Syncros Hardcore
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	Syncros Hardcore
Headset size	1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Chris King NoThreadSet

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-IG90
Bottom bracket shell width	68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type	112.5 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-M950
Crankset parts and sizes	24/36/46 Teeth Shimano XTR M950-HG
Gear shift levers	Shimano XTR RapidFire SL
Rear gear set	12 - 32 Teeth 8-speed

Merlin XLM Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Bottom-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters) Shimano XTR Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano XTR SGS
Fork material	Triple-clamp Crown Magnesium
Fork type	Rock Shox Judy SL

Other Specs of Merlin XLM

Component group sets	Shimano XTR 950
Pedals details	Optional
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Bontrager With Titanium Rails
Seat post extension	27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Syncros Pro Series Aluminum

Giant Rincon W

General Infos

Model	Rincon W
Manufacturer	Giant
Year of production	2010
Current price	Check price Here ==>
Color choice	-Silver and Red
Sizes	- 12.5(2X) - 14(X) - 16 - 18

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	26 X 2.10 (inches) Kenda Nevagal
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 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 W Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Clamp-on Shimano C050
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano Alivio
Fork material	Not Available
Fork type	100 (millimeters) Travel SR XCM With Preload Adj.

Other Specs of Giant Rincon W

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