Merlin TAIGA 1998 VS Felt SIX ELITE 2009 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 |
Felt Six Elite
General InfosModel | Six Elite |
Manufacturer | Felt |
Year of production | 2009 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice |
-Matte Clear and Carbon |
Sizes |
- 15.5 (inches) - 17.5 (inches) - 19.5 (inches) - 21.5 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 2.00 (inches) Felt Devox RXC |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Shimano SLX Hydraulic Levers Shimano SLX Disc With 180 (millimeters) Rotor Front and Shimano SLX Disc With 160 (millimeters) Rotor Rear Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano SLX Centerlock Disc |
Rims manufacturer | 28-hole Mavic XM 317 Disc |
Spoke nipples type | Alloy |
Spoke wheel | 14/15ga. Wheelsmith |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | FELT Ultra-High Modulus Carbon Fiber |
Frame type | Monocoque |
Handlebar construction | Butted Aluminum Flat Bar 31.8 (millimeters) |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Felt RXC 6061 OS |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Integrated |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | Shimano HG73 |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | Shimano SLX Hollowtech II |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth Shimano SLX |
Gear shift levers | Shimano SLX RapidFire |
Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth 9-speed |
Felt Six Elite Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Shimano SLX |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano SLX Shadow |
Fork material | Single Crown Magnesium and aluminum |
Fork type | 100 (millimeters) Travel RockShox Reba SL |
Other Specs of Felt Six Elite
Component group sets | Shimano SLX |
Pedals details | Not Available |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Felt RXC Lite |
Seat post extension | 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter Felt Micro-Adjust Double Bolt |
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Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Merlin provided us with the latest version of its Taiga bike manual
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