Merlin TAIGA 1998 VS Giant XTC ALLIANCE 2010 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 |
Giant XTC Alliance
General Infos| Model | XTC Alliance |
| Manufacturer | Giant |
| Year of production | 2010 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Blue and Black Composite |
| Sizes |
- Extra small - Small - Medium - Large |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | Rear: 26 X 1.95 (inches) Kenda Small Block Eight Front: 26 X 2.1 (inches) Kenda Small Block Eight |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Avid Elixer 5 Levers Avid Elixer 5 With 160 (millimeters) Rotor Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Deore |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic XM 117 |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | 14ga. Straight Gauge Sapim Stainless |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Giant Alliance Composite and AL |
| Frame type | Bonded and monocoque |
| Handlebar construction | Giant Contact Flat 31.8 (millimeters) |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Giant Contact |
| Headset size | 1 1/8" c |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | Shimano HG-53 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | External TruVativ ISO Flow |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth TruVativ ISO Flow |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano SLX RapidFire |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth 9-speed |
Giant XTC Alliance Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Clamp On Shimano SLX |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano XT Shadow Top Normal |
| Fork material | Single |
| Fork type | 100 (millimeters) Travel Fox 32 FIT F100 RL |
Other Specs of Giant XTC Alliance
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Pedals details | Shimano 505 |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Fi'zi:k Tundra With Manganese Rails |
| Seat post extension | 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter Giant Connect SL |
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 Giant XTC Alliance manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Giant XTC Alliance Mountain bike here