Gary Fisher OPIE 2006 VS Merlin TAIGA 1997 specs comparison

Gary Fisher Opie 2006 comparison online with competitors

Gary Fisher Opie

General Infos
Model Opie
Manufacturer Gary Fisher
Year of production 2006
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Color choice -Not found
Sizes - XS (13) (inches)
- SM (15.5) (inches)
- MD (17.5) (inches)
- LG (inches)
- XL (inches)
Sizes - XS (13) (inches)
- SM (15.5) (inches)
- MD (17.5) (inches)
- LG (inches)
- XL (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.40 (inches) Bontrager Earl
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano ST-EF50 Levers
Tektro 845AL Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano RM30-8
Front: Alloy
Rims manufacturerBontrager Camino
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheel 14ga. Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsBigg'ns 6061 Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionBontrager Aluminum
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsBontrager
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aheadset

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-IG51
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeCartridge
Crankset parts and sizes 24/34/42 Teeth
SR XCC-150
Gear shift leversShimano EF50
Rear gear set 11 - 32 Teeth
8-speed

Gary Fisher Opie Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano FD-C050
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Acera
Fork material Single Crown
Aluminum
Fork type 100 (millimeters) Travel
RST Gila Plus T6

Other Specs of Gary Fisher Opie

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsBMX Platform
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatBontrager Earl
Seat post extensionBontrager Aluminum


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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