Merlin TAIGA 1998 VS Diamondback LUX SPORT 2008 specs comparison
Merlin Taiga
General InfosModel | 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 |
Diamondback Lux Sport
General InfosModel | Lux Sport |
Manufacturer | Diamondback |
Year of production | 2008 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice |
-Pearl White |
Sizes |
- 13 (inches) - 15 (inches) - 17 (inches) - 19 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 1.95 (inches) Kenda Dual Sport |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Tektro Alloy Levers Hayes HMX-4 With 6 (inches) Rotor Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Alloy Cassette With CNC Disc Mount Front: Alloy With CNC Disc Mount |
Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Weinmann WDR |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | 14ga. Straight Gauge Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | 6061-T6 Butted Aluminum |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Avenir Series 100 Low Rise |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Avenir 100 Series 31.8 |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | Shimano IG-31 |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | Shimano Octalink |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 Teeth Shimano FCM3418-L |
Gear shift levers | Shimano SL-MC40 |
Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth 8-speed |
Diamondback Lux Sport Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Altus |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Acera |
Fork material | Single Crown Steel and aluminum |
Fork type | 100 (millimeters) Travel Spinner Edge 4 |
Other Specs of Diamondback Lux Sport
Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
Pedals details | DB Platform |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | WTB Speed She |
Seat post extension | 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter Avenir 100 Series Micro-adjust |
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 Diamondback Lux Sport manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Diamondback Lux Sport Mountain bike here