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Merida BIG.NINE XT2 2020 vs Giant XTC SLR 29 2 2021

Merida 2020

BIG.NINE XT2
Giant 2021

XTC SLR 29 2

Details
Year	2020	2021
Category	Cross Country	Cross Country
Groupset	Shimano XT	SRAM SX Eagle
Crank	36-26T	30-30T
Cassette	10-45T	-
Speeds	24v	-
Weight	12,29 kg	-
Frame material	Alloy	Alloy
Wheel size	29"	29"
Suspension type	Hardtail	Hardtail
Front travel	100mm	100mm
Rear travel	-	-
Price	-	-

Components
Acessories
Pedals	-	platform
Components
Saddle	MERIDA COMP CC	Giant Sport
Headset	MERIDA M2331	-
Seatpost	MERIDA COMP CC, material: aluminium, 30.9mm diameter, 0mm setback	Giant Connect, 30.9
Handlebar	MERIDA EXPERT CC, material: aluminium, 720mm width, flat	Giant Connect XC, 31.8
Brakes	Shimano BR-MT500 Hydraulic disc brake 2 piston Shimano BR-MT500 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-MT500 Mount type Post-type Oil SHIMANO Mineral One way bleeding Pad standard B03S Resin Pad mount Split pin (stainless steel) Piston 2 Piston material Resin Recommended disc brake rotor SM-RT54* SM-RT56*	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*
Steam	-	Giant Contact
Brake lever	-	Shimano BR-MT201
Drivetrain
Crankset	Shimano XT, 36-26 teeth, 170 mm-S, 175 mm-M up	SRAM SX Eagle, 30t
Shifter	Shimano XT	SRAM SX Eagle
Bottom bracket	Shimano BB-MT800	SRAM, press fit
Front derailleur	Shimano SLX	-
Rear derailleur	Shimano RD-M8120-SGS 287 g SGS Shimano RD-M8120-SGS Average weight (g) 287 B axle hollow B axle material Stainless steel Bracket body finish Painted Bracket body material Aluminum Compatible chain HG 12-speed Lower pulley max 45T Lower pulley min 45T Model RD-M8120-SGS P axle material Steel pulley.guide_pulley_bearing Sealed bearing pulley.screws_material Stainless steel pulley.sunken_type_pulley_screw Pulley teeth 13T pulley.tension_pulley_bearing Sealed bearing Pulley cage SGS Upper pulley max 10T Upper pulley min 10T Total capacity 45T	SRAM SX Eagle 12s SRAM SX Eagle Cable pull ratio X-actuation Cage Long Cage material Steel Color Black Max tooth 50 Model RD-SX-1-A1 Name SX Eagle Rear Derailleur Pulley bearings material Steel Speed 12s
Cassette	Shimano SLX CS-M7100-12 HYPERGLIDE+ Shimano SLX CS-M7100-12 Aluminum gear finish Anodized Aluminum gear pieces 1 Aluminum spider arm finish Painted Aluminum spider arm pieces 1 Combination names 10-45T 10-51T Compatible chain HG 12-speed Lock ring finish Anodized Lock ring material Aluminum Model CS-M7100-12 Steel gear finish Plated Steel gear pieces 11 Type HYPERGLIDE+ Weights 10-45T: 513g 10-51T: 534g	SRAM SX Eagle
Chain	Shimano CN-M7100 252 g Shimano CN-M7100 Average weight (g) 252 Chromizing treatment roller link pin Model CN-M7100 Pin link plate Gray Roller link plate SIL-TEC Type HG 12-speed	-
Frameset
Frame	BIG.NINE TFS, material: aluminum, 29 wheelsize, 135x9mm axle standard, BSA bottom bracket standard, Smooth welding	ALUXX SLR-Grade Aluminum
Front suspension	Manitou Markhor	Giant Crest 34 RRL
Wheels
Rims	MERIDA COMP CC, 20mm inner width, material: aluminium	Giant XCT 29
Tires	Maxxis Ikon, 29x2.2", fold	Maxxis Recon Race 29x2.25, foldable, TLR, EXO, tubeless
Spokes	Black stainless	stainless
Rear hub	Shimano MT500, 135x9mm width rear hub, 32 spoke holes, Centerlock	Shimano
Front hub	Shimano MT400-B, 110x15mm width front hub, 32 spoke holes, Centerlock	Shimano

Features
Hydraulic disc brakes
Tapered head tube
Remote lockout
Boost 110

Geometry
Size
Seat tube length	370,0	380,0
Seat tube angle	73,0º	74,0º
Top tube length	574,0	592,0
Head tube length	100,0	95,0
Head tube angle	70,0º	69,5º
Rake	46,0	51,0
Trail	87,0	94,9
Wheelbase	1073,0	1114,0
Chainstay length	444,0	437,0
Bottom bracket drop	60,0	58,0
Stack height	618,0	604,0
Reach	386,0	413,0
Standover height	683,0	724,0
Bottom bracket height	314,0	316,0
Front center	636,0	683,0

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