Merlin TAIGA 1998 VS Bianchi DOSS 5100 2009 specs comparison
Merlin Taiga
General Infos| Model | Taiga |
| Manufacturer | Merlin |
| Year of production | 1998 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Brushed |
| Sizes |
- 15 (inches) - 17 (inches) - 19 (inches) |
| Sizes |
- 15 (inches) - 17 (inches) - 19 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.10 (inches) IRC PiranhaPro |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano Deore LX Levers Shimano Deore LX M-System Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Deore LX |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic 238 |
| Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Double-butted Wheelsmith Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | 3Al and 2.5V Titanium and G4 Titanium |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Ritchey ForceLite |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Ritchey ForceLite |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aheadset Kontak DL-2 |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-IG70 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 107 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-UN51 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 24/34/46 Teeth Shimano Deore LX |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano 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 type | Rock Shox Indy XC |
Other Specs of Merlin Taiga
| Component group sets | Shimano Deore LX |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Bontrager |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Ritchey Expert |
Bianchi Doss 5100
General Infos| Model | Doss 5100 |
| Manufacturer | Bianchi |
| Year of production | 2009 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
- White -Black |
| Sizes |
- 38cm (centimeters) - 43cm (centimeters) - 48cm (centimeters) - 53cm (centimeters) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.00 (inches) Hutchinson Python |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano Integrated Levers Shimano BR-M416 Mechanical Disc Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano RM65 |
| Rims manufacturer | Mach1 Sub-Zero Disc |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | Not Available |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Bianchi Doss Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Bianchi RC MTB Low Rise Alloy |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Bianchi RC Forged Alloy |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) FSA ZS-4 |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | KMC HV800 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Not Available |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 Teeth FSA A-Drive XC |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Alivio EZ-Fire |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth 8-speed |
Bianchi Doss 5100 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano C050 |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore |
| Fork material | Single |
| Fork type | 100 (millimeters) Travel SR Suntour SF9-XCT |
Other Specs of Bianchi Doss 5100
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Pedals details | VP-990A With Toe Clips |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Bianchi Race |
| Seat post extension | 31.6 (millimeters) Diameter Bianchi RC Alloy |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Merlin provided us with the latest version of its Taiga bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Merlin Taiga Mountain bike here
- Get your Bianchi Doss 5100 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Bianchi Doss 5100 Mountain bike here