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Merida BIG.NINE 300 2020 vs Giant Talon 1 2021
| Year | 2020 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Cross Country | Cross Country |
| Groupset | Shimano XT | Shimano Deore |
| Crank | 36-22T | 30-30T |
| Cassette | 11-36T | 11-42T |
| Speeds | 20v | 10v |
| Weight | 12,93 kg | - |
| Frame material | Alloy | Alloy |
| Wheel size | 29" | 27,5" / 29" |
| Suspension type | Hardtail | Hardtail |
| Front travel | 100mm | 100mm |
| Rear travel | - | - |
| Price | - | - |
| Acessories | ||
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Pedals
|
-
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MTB caged
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|---|---|---|
| Components | ||
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Saddle
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MERIDA COMP CC
|
Giant custom
|
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Headset
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MERIDA M2345
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-
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Seatpost
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MERIDA COMP CC, material: aluminium, 30.9mm diameter, 0mm setback
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Giant Sport, 30.9
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Handlebar
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MERIDA EXPERT CC, material: aluminium, 720mm width, 10mm rise
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Giant Connect Trail, 780x31.8
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Discs
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Shimano RT10
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-
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Brakes
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Shimano BR-MT200
Hydraulic disc brake
2 piston
Shimano BR-MT200
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Tektro TKD 143
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|
Steam
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-
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Giant Sport, 7-degree
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Brake lever
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-
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Tektro TKD 143, hydraulic
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| Drivetrain | ||
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Crankset
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FSA Alfa Drive, 36-22 teeth, 170 mm-S, 175 mm-M up
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ProWheel Charm, 30t or 32t
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Shifter
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Shimano Deore
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Shimano Deore
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Bottom bracket
|
FSA TH-7420ST Cartridge Bearing
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cartridge
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Front derailleur
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Shimano Deore
|
-
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|
Chain
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KMC X10
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KMC X10
|
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Cassette
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Shimano Deore CS-HG50-10
HG
Shimano Deore CS-HG50-10
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Shimano Deore CS-M4100-10
HG
Shimano Deore CS-M4100-10
|
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Rear derailleur
|
Shimano Deore XT RD-M781
238 g
SGS
10s
Shimano Deore XT RD-M781
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Shimano Deore RD-M6000-GS
GS
10s
Shimano Deore RD-M6000-GS
|
| Frameset | ||
|
Frame
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BIG.NINE TFS, material: aluminum, 29 wheelsize, 135x9mm axle standard, BSA bottom bracket standard
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ALUXX-Grade Aluminum, disc
|
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Front suspension
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SR Suntour XCR
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Giant SXC32-2 RL
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| Wheels | ||
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Rims
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MERIDA COMP CC, 20mm inner width, material: aluminium
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Giant GX03V 29 or 27.5, alloy, double wall, 21mm inner width
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Tires
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Maxxis Ikon
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Maxxis Rekon 27.5 or 29x2.4, wire bead
|
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Spokes
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-
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stainless, 14g
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Rear hub
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-
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[F]Giant Tracker Giant Sport QR, loose ball [R] Giant Tracker Giant Sport QR, loose ball
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Front hub
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-
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[F]Giant Tracker Giant Sport QR, loose ball [R] Giant Tracker Giant Sport QR, loose ball
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| Hydraulic disc brakes |
|---|
| Size | ||
|---|---|---|
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Seat tube length
|
430,0 | 350,0 |
|
Seat tube angle
|
73,0º | 74,0º |
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Top tube length
|
586,0 | 545,0 |
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Head tube length
|
115,0 | 95,0 |
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Head tube angle
|
70,0º | 67,5º |
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Rake
|
46,0 | 42,0 |
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Trail
|
87,0 | 103,0 |
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Wheelbase
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1086,0 | 1080,0 |
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Chainstay length
|
436,0 | 441,0 |
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Bottom bracket drop
|
60,0 | 45,0 |
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Stack height
|
624,0 | 534,0 |
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Reach
|
394,0 | 386,0 |
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Standover height
|
723,0 | 687,0 |
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Bottom bracket height
|
314,0 | 310,0 |
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Front center
|
657,0 | 643,0 |
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