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Merida BIG.NINE 300 2020 vs Giant Talon 2 2021

Merida 2020

BIG.NINE 300
Giant 2021

Talon 2

Details
Year	2020	2021
Category	Cross Country	Cross Country
Groupset	Shimano XT	microSHIFT Advent
Crank	36-22T	36-22T
Cassette	11-36T	-
Speeds	20v	2v
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	-	-

Components
Acessories
Pedals	-	MTB caged
Components
Saddle	MERIDA COMP CC	Giant custom
Headset	MERIDA M2345	-
Seatpost	MERIDA COMP CC, material: aluminium, 30.9mm diameter, 0mm setback	Giant Sport, 30.9
Handlebar	MERIDA EXPERT CC, material: aluminium, 720mm width, 10mm rise	Giant Connect Trail, 780x31.8
Discs	Shimano RT10	-
Brakes	Shimano BR-MT200 Hydraulic disc brake 2 piston Shimano BR-MT200 Brake hose color kit Black Brake hose kit SM-BH59-JK-SS Brake type Hydraulic disc brake Caliper finish Painted Caliper material Aluminum Caliper fixing bolt anti loosen method Snap ring Caliper fixing bolt material Steel Caliper fixing bolt tool size 5 mm Primary color Black Hose joint Straight J-Kit spec for OEM Model BR-MT200 Mount type Post-type Oil SHIMANO Mineral One way bleeding Pad standard B03S Resin Pad mount Split pin Piston 2 Piston material Resin Recommended brake lever BL-MT201 BL-MT200 Recommended disc brake rotor SM-RT10* SM-RT26*	Tektro TKD 143
Steam	-	Giant Sport, 7-degree
Brake lever	-	Tektro TKD 143, hydraulic
Drivetrain
Crankset	FSA Alfa Drive, 36-22 teeth, 170 mm-S, 175 mm-M up	ProWheel Charm, 22/36
Shifter	Shimano Deore	Shimano SL-M315
Bottom bracket	FSA TH-7420ST Cartridge Bearing	cartridge
Front derailleur	Shimano Deore	-
Chain	KMC X10	-
Cassette	Shimano Deore CS-HG50-10 HG Shimano Deore CS-HG50-10 Combination names 11-36T Compatible chain HG-X 10-speed Lock ring finish Cr plated Lock ring material Steel Model CS-HG50-10 Steel gear finish Ni plated Steel gear pieces 10 Type HG	-
Rear derailleur	Shimano Deore XT RD-M781 238 g SGS 10s Shimano Deore XT RD-M781 Average weight (g) 238 B axle hollow B axle material Stainless steel Bracket finish Painted Bracket material Aluminum Bracket body finish Painted Bracket body material Aluminum Cable fixing bolt material Stainless steel Compatible chain HG-X 10-speed Lower pulley max 36T Lower pulley min 32T Model RD-M781-SGS P axle material Steel Pulley bolts material Stainless steel G pulley bearing Sealed bearing Sunken type pulley bolt T pulley bearing Sealed bearing Pulley teeth 11T Pulley cage SGS Speeds 10 Upper pulley max 11T Upper pulley min 11T Total capacity 43T	microSHIFT Advent
Frameset
Frame	BIG.NINE TFS, material: aluminum, 29 wheelsize, 135x9mm axle standard, BSA bottom bracket standard	ALUXX-Grade Aluminum, disc
Front suspension	SR Suntour XCR	SR Suntour XCT 30 HLO
Wheels
Rims	MERIDA COMP CC, 20mm inner width, material: aluminium	Giant GX03V 29 or 27.5, alloy, double wall, 21mm inner width
Tires	Maxxis Ikon	Kenda Booster 27.5 or 29x2.2, wire bead
Spokes	-	stainless, 14g
Rear hub	-	[F]Giant Tracker Giant Sport QR, loose ball [R] Giant Tracker Giant Sport QR, loose ball
Front hub	-	[F]Giant Tracker Giant Sport QR, loose ball [R] Giant Tracker Giant Sport QR, loose ball

Features
Hydraulic disc brakes

Geometry
Size
Seat tube length	430,0	350,0
Seat tube angle	73,0º	74,0º
Top tube length	586,0	545,0
Head tube length	115,0	95,0
Head tube angle	70,0º	67,5º
Rake	46,0	42,0
Trail	87,0	103,0
Wheelbase	1086,0	1080,0
Chainstay length	436,0	441,0
Bottom bracket drop	60,0	45,0
Stack height	624,0	534,0
Reach	394,0	386,0
Standover height	723,0	687,0
Bottom bracket height	314,0	310,0
Front center	657,0	643,0

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