Merlin TAIGA 1998 VS Giant YUKON KNOBBY 2007 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 Yukon Knobby
General Infos| Model | Yukon Knobby |
| Manufacturer | Giant |
| Year of production | 2007 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Bloss Black and Brushed |
| Sizes |
- 14 (inches) - 16 (inches) - 18 (inches) - 20 (inches) - 22 (inches) - 24 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | Rear: 26 X 2.10 (inches) Kenda Nevegal Front: 26 X 2.10 (inches) Kenda Blue Groove |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Alloy 3 Finger Levers Hayes MX4 Mechanical With 6GÇ¥ Rotor Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Formula |
| Rims manufacturer | WTB Dual Duty |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | ALUXX Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Alloy 31.8 (millimeters) High Rise |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Alloy |
| Headset size | Not Available |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | KMC Z72 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | TruVativ PowerSpline |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 Teeth TruVativ ISO Flo |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Alivio |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth 8-speed |
Giant Yukon Knobby Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Acera |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore |
| Fork material | Single Crown Magnesium and steel and aluminum |
| Fork type | SR Suntour XCR |
Other Specs of Giant Yukon Knobby
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Pedals details | Alloy Platform |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Giant |
| Seat post extension | 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter Alloy |
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 Yukon Knobby manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Giant Yukon Knobby Mountain bike here