Diamondback TOPANGA 2000 VS Merlin TAIGA 1998 specs comparison

Diamondback Topanga 2000 comparison online with competitors

Diamondback Topanga

General Infos
Model Topanga
Manufacturer Diamondback
Year of production 2000
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Color choice - Stainless with Black fork
-Big Red with Black fork
Sizes - Extra small
- Small
- Medium
- Large
- Extra large
Sizes - Extra small
- Small
- Medium
- Large
- Extra large

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tireKenda Klaw XT
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel sizeNot Available
Brakeset type Shimano Acera Levers
Tektro Linear-pull Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesAlloy O and S
Rims manufacturerVuelta Vision
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters)
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials7005 aluminum c
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionAlloy
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsAlloy
Headset sizeWTB Momentum Comp ST

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
KMC
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeCartridge
Crankset parts and sizes 22/34/42 Teeth
Shimano Acera
Gear shift leversShimano Acera EZ Fire Plus
Rear gear set 11 - 30 Teeth
9-speed

Diamondback Topanga Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Acera Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Alivio
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork type 2.5 (inches) Travel
Rock Shox Jett

Other Specs of Diamondback Topanga

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsWellgo Resin
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatDiamondBack SportSoft
Seat post extensionAlloy


Merlin Taiga 1998 comparison online with competitors

Merlin Taiga

General Infos
Model Taiga
Manufacturer Merlin
Year of production 1998
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Color choice -Brushed
Sizes - 15 (inches)
- 17 (inches)
- 19 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.10 (inches) IRC PiranhaPro
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Deore LX Levers
Shimano Deore LX M-System Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano Deore LX
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic 238
Spoke nipples typeAlloy Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Double-butted
Wheelsmith Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials3Al and 2.5V Titanium and G4 Titanium
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionRitchey ForceLite
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsRitchey ForceLite
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aheadset Kontak DL-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 24/34/46 Teeth
Shimano Deore LX
Gear shift leversShimano Deore LX RapidFire SL
Rear gear set 11 - 34 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 SGS
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork typeRock Shox Indy XC

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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