Merlin XLM 1996 VS Giant RAINIER W 2007 specs comparison

Merlin XLM 1996 comparison online with competitors

Merlin XLM

General Infos
Model XLM
Manufacturer Merlin
Year of production 1996
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Color choice -Satin
Sizes - 13.5 (inches)
- 15 (inches)
- 16.25 (inches)
- 17.5 (inches)
- 18.75 (inches)
- 20 (inches)
- 21.5 (inches)
Sizes - 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 2.00 (inches) IRC PiranhaPro
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano XTR Levers
Shimano XTR V-Brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesNot Available
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 Butted With 6Al and 4V Titanium Dropouts
Seamless
MTS325 Titanium
Frame typeWelded Titanium
Handlebar constructionControl Tech Aluminum
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsControl Tech
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Shimano XTR

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-IG90
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 103 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-UN91
Crankset parts and sizes 24/34/46 Teeth
Shimano XTR M950-IG
Gear shift leversShimano XTR RapidFire SL
Rear gear set Optional Of Gearing
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
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 seatOptional
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Control Tech Control Post


Giant Rainier W 2007 comparison online with competitors

Giant Rainier W

General Infos
Model Rainier W
Manufacturer Giant
Year of production 2007
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Color choice -Ice Blue and Brushed
Sizes - 12.5 (inches)
- 14 (inches)
- 16 (inches)
- 18 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.10 (inches) Kenda Blue Groove
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Avid FR5 Levers
Avid BB5 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesFormula
Rims manufacturerWTB Dual Duty
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheelStainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsALUXX Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionAlloy 31.8 (millimeters) High Rise
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsAlloy
Headset sizeNot Available

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainShimano CN-HG53
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeTruVativ PowerSpline
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/44 Teeth
TruVativ ISO Flo
Gear shift leversShimano Deore
Rear gear set 11 - 34 Teeth
8-speed

Giant Rainier W Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Deore
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore
Fork material Single Crown
Magnesium and aluminum and steel
Fork type 100 (millimeters) Travel
Marzocchi MZ Race

Other Specs of Giant Rainier W

Component group setsShimano Deore
Pedals detailsAlloy Platform
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatWTB Speed She Comp
Seat post extension 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter
Alloy


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