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Merida BIG.NINE 9000 2020 vs Giant Talon 1 2021
| Year | 2020 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Cross Country | Cross Country |
| Groupset | Shimano XTR | Shimano Deore |
| Crank | 34-34T | 30-30T |
| Cassette | 10-51T | 11-42T |
| Speeds | 12v | 10v |
| Weight | 8,4 kg | - |
| Frame material | Carbon | 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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-
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MTB caged
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|---|---|---|
| Components | ||
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Saddle
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Prologo Scratch 2
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Giant custom
|
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Headset
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FSA NO.47/50CF
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-
|
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Seatpost
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MERIDA TEAM CC, material: carbon, 30.9mm diameter, 0mm setback, S-Flex
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Giant Sport, 30.9
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Handlebar
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MERIDA TEAM CC, material: carbon, 720mm width, flat
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Giant Connect Trail, 780x31.8
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Brakes
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Shimano XTR BR-M9000
316.1 g
Hydraulic disc brake
2 piston
Shimano XTR BR-M9000
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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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Shimano XTR, 34 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 XTR
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Shimano Deore
|
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Bottom bracket
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Shimano BB94-41A Pressfit
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cartridge
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Chain
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Shimano CN-M9100
242 g
Shimano CN-M9100
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KMC X10
|
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Cassette
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Shimano XTR CS-M9100-12
12s
HYPERGLIDE+
Shimano XTR CS-M9100-12
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Shimano Deore CS-M4100-10
HG
Shimano Deore CS-M4100-10
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Rear derailleur
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Shimano XTR RD-M9100-SGS
240 g
SGS
12s
Shimano XTR RD-M9100-SGS
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Shimano Deore RD-M6000-GS
GS
10s
Shimano Deore RD-M6000-GS
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| Frameset | ||
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Frame
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BIG.NINE CF5, material: carbon, 29 wheelsize, 148x12mm axle standard, BB92 bottom bracket standard
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ALUXX-Grade Aluminum, disc
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Front suspension
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Fox 32 Float Factory
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Giant SXC32-2 RL
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| Wheels | ||
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Rims
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XRC 1200 Spline 25, 110x15mm width front hub, 148x12mm width rear hub, 25mm inner width, 6 Centerlock, Shimano 12 Speed, material: carbon, Tubeless ready (tubeless tape and valves included)
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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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Continental Race King 2.2, 29x2.2", fold, RaceSport
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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 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Tubeless ready | ||
| Tapered head tube | ||
| Boost 148 | ||
| Remote lockout | ||
| Boost 110 |
| Size | ||
|---|---|---|
|
Seat tube length
|
380,0 | 350,0 |
|
Seat tube angle
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73,5º | 74,0º |
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Top tube length
|
582,0 | 545,0 |
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Head tube length
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95,0 | 95,0 |
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Head tube angle
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70,0º | 67,5º |
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Rake
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46,0 | 42,0 |
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Trail
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87,0 | 103,0 |
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Wheelbase
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1077,0 | 1080,0 |
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Chainstay length
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430,0 | 441,0 |
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Bottom bracket drop
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65,0 | 45,0 |
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Stack height
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614,0 | 534,0 |
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Reach
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399,0 | 386,0 |
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Standover height
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678,0 | 687,0 |
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Bottom bracket height
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309,0 | 310,0 |
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Front center
|
655,0 | 643,0 |
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