Brodie BANDIT 2008 VS Merlin TAIGA 1997 specs comparison

Brodie Bandit 2008 comparison online with competitors

Brodie Bandit

General Infos
Model Bandit
Manufacturer Brodie
Year of production 2008
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Color choice -Pariah Blue
Sizes - 14 (inches)
- 16 (inches)
- 17 (inches)
- 18 (inches)
- 19 (inches)
- 19.5 (inches)
- 20.5 (inches)
Sizes - 14 (inches)
- 16 (inches)
- 17 (inches)
- 18 (inches)
- 19 (inches)
- 19.5 (inches)
- 20.5 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.10 (inches) Kenda Komodo
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano M485 Hydraulic Levers
Shimano M485 Disc Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano M475
Front: Formula DC20
Rims manufacturerAlex DM-18
Spoke nipples typeBrass
Spoke wheelStainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials6061 aluminum c
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionBrodie XC Riser
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsBrodie XC
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless TH 855

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainShimano HG53-9
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters)
Bottom bracket type 113 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano UN-26
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
Shimano M442
Gear shift leversShimano Deore
Rear gear set 11 - 34 Teeth
9-speed

Brodie Bandit Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Deore
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano LX
Fork materialSingle
Fork type 100 (millimeters) Travel
RockShox Dart 2

Other Specs of Brodie Bandit

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsWellgo 823 Clipless
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatBrodie XC
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Brodie 2-bolt


Merlin Taiga 1997 comparison online with competitors

Merlin Taiga

General Infos
Model Taiga
Manufacturer Merlin
Year of production 1997
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Color choice -Brushed
Sizes - 15 (inches)
- 17 (inches)
- 19 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.00 (inches) IRC PiranhaPro
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Deore LX Levers
Shimano Deore LX V-Brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano Deore LX
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic 238
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Double Butted
Wheelsmith Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials3Al and 2.5V Titanium and G-4 Titanium
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionRitchey ProLite
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsRitchey ForceLite
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset SA-2

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-IG70
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 107 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-UN51
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/44 Teeth
Shimano Deore LX
Gear shift leversShimano Deore LX RapidFire SL
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
8-speed

Merlin Taiga Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters)
Shimano Deore LX Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore LX GS
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Magnesium
Fork typeRock Shox Indy C

Other Specs of Merlin Taiga

Component group setsShimano Deore LX
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatBontrager
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Ritchey Expert


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