Merlin TAIGA 1998 VS Brodie TEMPYST 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 |
Brodie Tempyst
General Infos| Model | Tempyst |
| Manufacturer | Brodie |
| Year of production | 2008 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Ivory |
| Sizes |
- 14 (inches) - 16 (inches) - 17 (inches) - 18 (inches) - 19 (inches) - 19.5 (inches) - 20.5 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.10 (inches) Kenda Komodo |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Avid FR-5 Front and Avid FR- 5 Rear Levers Avid BB 5 Mechanical Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano M475 Front: Formula DC20 |
| Rims manufacturer | Alex DM-18 |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass |
| Spoke wheel | Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | 6061 aluminum c |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Brodie XC Riser |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Brodie XC |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless TH 855 |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | KMC Z72 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) |
| Bottom bracket type | 113 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano UN-26 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 Teeth Shimano M341 |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Alivio |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth 8-speed |
Brodie Tempyst Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Altus |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore |
| Fork material | Single |
| Fork type | 100 (millimeters) Travel Suntour XCR |
Other Specs of Brodie Tempyst
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Pedals details | Wellgo |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Brodie XC |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Brodie 2-bolt |
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 Brodie Tempyst manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Brodie Tempyst Mountain bike here