Pivot FIREBIRD XT 2009 VS Giant MCM 980 1997 specs comparison

Pivot Firebird XT 2009 comparison online with competitors

Pivot Firebird XT

General Infos
Model Firebird XT
Manufacturer Pivot
Year of production 2009
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Color choice - Anodized Jet Black
-Anodized Root Beer
Sizes - Small
- medium
- large
Sizes - Small
- medium
- large

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 (inches) Kenda Nevegal
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel sizeNot Available
Brakeset type Shimano XT Hydraulic Levers
Shimano XT Disc Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesNot Available
Rims manufacturerDT Swiss
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheelNot Available

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials6000 Triple Butted Hydroformed Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionSyncros Derived
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsSyncros AM
Headset size1 1/2 (inches) To 1 1/8 (inches)

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainNot Available
Bottom bracket shell width92 (millimeters)
Bottom bracket typeShimano XTR Internal
Crankset parts and sizesShimano XT
Gear shift leversShimano XT Rapid Fire
Rear gear set 11 - 34 Teeth
9-speed

Pivot Firebird XT Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano XT
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano XT Shadow
Fork material Single Crown
Magnesium and aluminum
Fork type 160 (millimeters) Travel
Fox 36 Float RC2

Other Specs of Pivot Firebird XT

Component group setsShimano XT
Pedals detailsNot Available
Rear shock absorber 167 (millimeters) Travel
Fox Float
Saddle seatWTB Pure V Race
Seat post extensionSyncros Derived


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Giant MCM 980

General Infos
Model MCM 980
Manufacturer Giant
Year of production 1997
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Color choice -Natural carbon and red
Sizes - Medium

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire Rear: 26 X 1.95 (inches) Tioga Psycho TT Kevlar
Front: 26 X 1.95 (inches) Tioga Edge Kevlar
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Grip Shift SBS6 Carbon Levers
Shimano Deore LX V-Brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano Deore LX
Front: Shimano Deore LX Suspension
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic 220
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 1.8 (millimeters) Double Butted
DT Competition Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsCarbon Fiber Composite and CU92 Swingarm and 7005 Aluminum Rocker
Frame typeBonded Mainframe With TIG-welded Swingarm
Handlebar constructionAluminum
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsDirect Connect Aluminum
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset SA-2

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Sachs SC-40
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 107 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-UN72
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
Shimano Deore LX
Gear shift leversGrip Shift SRT-800 X-Ray
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
8-speed

Giant MCM 980 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull and braze-on
Shimano Deore XT Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore XT SGS
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Magnesium
Fork typeRock Shox Judy XC

Other Specs of Giant MCM 980

Component group setsShimano Deore LX
Pedals detailsWellgo WPD-701 With Titanium Axle Clipless
Rear shock absorber 4.0 (inches) Travel
Rock Shox Coupe Deluxe
Saddle seat Carbon
Selle Royal Eclipse
Seat post extension 30.8 (millimeters) Diameter
Tahoma DP 310


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