Merlin TAIGA 1998 VS Bianchi SOK 29ER SINGLE SPEED 2008 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 Sok 29er Single Speed
General Infos| Model | Sok 29er Single Speed |
| Manufacturer | Bianchi |
| Year of production | 2008 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Luster Blue |
| Sizes |
- 45cm (centimeters) - 50cm (centimeters) - 55cm (centimeters) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 29 X 2.30 (inches) WTB Exi Wolf Race |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 29 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Avid Speed Dial 7 Levers Avid BB-7 Mechanical With 6 (inches) Rotor Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | WTB SpeedDisc 29er |
| Rims manufacturer | WTB SpeedDisc 29er |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | Not Available |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Easton Ultralight Double Butted Alloy |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Truvativ XR Riser |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | TruVativ XR |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) VP-A71 |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | KMC Z610H |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Not Available |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 32 Teeth Truvativ Stylo 1.1G Singlespeed |
| Gear shift levers | Not Available |
| Rear gear set | 18 Teeth 1-speed |
Bianchi Sok 29er Single Speed Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Not Available |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Not Available |
| Fork material | Single Crown Aluminum and magnesium |
| Fork type | 100 (millimeters) Travel RockShox Reba SL 29” |
Other Specs of Bianchi Sok 29er Single Speed
| Component group sets | Single Speed Mix |
| Pedals details | Wellgo LU-207 |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | WTB Pure V Classic |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter WTB CXC |
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 Sok 29er Single Speed manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Bianchi Sok 29er Single Speed Mountain bike here