Merlin XLM 1997 VS Giant XTC ALLIANCE 2010 specs comparison

Merlin XLM 1997 comparison online with competitors

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 tire26 X 2.10 (inches) WTB VelociRaptor Kevlar
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano XTR Levers
Shimano XTR 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 24/36/46 Teeth
Shimano XTR M950-HG
Gear shift leversShimano 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 typeRock Shox Judy SL

Other Specs of Merlin XLM

Component group setsShimano XTR 950
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatBontrager With Titanium Rails
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Syncros Pro Series Aluminum


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Giant XTC Alliance

General Infos
Model XTC Alliance
Manufacturer Giant
Year of production 2010
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Color choice -Blue and Black Composite
Sizes - Extra small
- Small
- Medium
- Large

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire Rear: 26 X 1.95 (inches) Kenda Small Block Eight
Front: 26 X 2.1 (inches) Kenda Small Block Eight
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Avid Elixer 5 Levers
Avid Elixer 5 With 160 (millimeters) Rotor Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano Deore
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic XM 117
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheel 14ga. Straight Gauge
Sapim Stainless

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsGiant Alliance Composite and AL
Frame typeBonded and monocoque
Handlebar constructionGiant Contact Flat 31.8 (millimeters)
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsGiant Contact
Headset size1 1/8" c

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainShimano HG-53
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket type External
TruVativ ISO Flow
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/44 Teeth
TruVativ ISO Flow
Gear shift leversShimano SLX RapidFire
Rear gear set 11 - 34 Teeth
9-speed

Giant XTC Alliance Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Clamp On
Shimano SLX
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano XT Shadow Top Normal
Fork materialSingle
Fork type 100 (millimeters) Travel
Fox 32 FIT F100 RL

Other Specs of Giant XTC Alliance

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsShimano 505
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatFi'zi:k Tundra With Manganese Rails
Seat post extension 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter
Giant Connect SL


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