Merlin XLM XTR 2003 VS Giant RINCON 2008 specs comparison
Merlin XLM XTR
General InfosModel | XLM XTR |
Manufacturer | Merlin |
Year of production | 2003 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Not found |
Sizes | - 13.5 (inches)- 15 (inches)- 16.25 (inches)- 17.5 (inches)- 18.75 (inches)- 20 (inches)- 21.5 (inches)- custom (inches) |
Sizes | - 13.5 (inches)- 15 (inches)- 16.25 (inches)- 17.5 (inches)- 18.75 (inches)- 20 (inches)- 21.5 (inches)- custom (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 2.00 (inches) Hutchinson Scorpion Tubeless |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Shimano XTR RapidFire STI LeversShimano XTR Disc Brake Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano XTR Disc |
Rims manufacturer | 32-holeMavic X 3.1 |
Spoke nipples type | Aluminum Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 14ga. Double-buttedWheelsmith Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Double-butted3Al and 2.5V Titanium |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Kore Lite |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Thomson Elite |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Integrated Cane Creek IS-5 Integrated |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Shimano CN-HG93 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 116 (millimeters) SpindleShimano XTR Integral |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 TeethShimano XTR M960 |
Gear shift levers | Shimano XTR RapidFire STI |
Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth9-speed |
Merlin XLM XTR Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters)Shimano XTR |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano XTR SGS |
Fork material | Single CrownAluminum and magnesium |
Fork type | 80-100 (millimeters) TravelRock Shox Sid Team |
Other Specs of Merlin XLM XTR
Component group sets | Shimano XTR |
Pedals details | Optional |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Selle Italia Flite TT |
Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) DiameterEaston EC70 |

Giant Rincon
General InfosModel | Rincon |
Manufacturer | Giant |
Year of production | 2008 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Anthracite and Black |
Sizes | - 14 (inches)- 16 (inches)- 18 (inches)- 20 (inches)- 22 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | Rear: 26 X 2.1 (inches) Kenda NevegalFront: 26 X 2.1 (inches) Kenda Blue Groove |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Shimano EF-50 LeversTektro IO Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Alloy Disc |
Rims manufacturer | 32-holeAlloy Double Wall |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | ALUXX Aluminum |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Alloy Riser |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Alloy 31.8 |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | KMC Z72 |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | Cartridge |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 TeethTruVativ ISOFlow 3.0 |
Gear shift levers | Shimano EF-50 |
Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth8-speed |
Giant Rincon Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Acera |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Alivio |
Fork material | Single CrownSteel and aluminum |
Fork type | 100 (millimeters) TravelSR Suntour XCM |
Other Specs of Giant Rincon
Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
Pedals details | Alloy Platform |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Unity Speed Groove |
Seat post extension | 30.9 (millimeters) DiameterAlloy |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Merlin provided us with the latest version of its XLM XTR bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Merlin XLM XTR Mountain bike here
- Get your Giant Rincon manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Giant Rincon Mountain bike here