Merlin TAIGA 1998 VS GT AVALANCHE 3.0 2007 specs comparison
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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 |
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GT Avalanche 3.0
General InfosModel | Avalanche 3.0 |
Manufacturer | GT |
Year of production | 2007 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice |
-Not found |
Sizes |
- Xsmall - small - medium - large - xlarge |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 2.10 (inches) Kenda Nevegal |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Shimano ST-EF50 Levers Tektro Linear-pull Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Alloy Cassette QR Front: Alloy QR |
Rims manufacturer | Alloy Double Wall ATB |
Spoke nipples type | Brass CP |
Spoke wheel | 14ga. Straight Gauge Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | 6061 aluminum c |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Anatomic |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | GT ATB |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Tange Seiki |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | Shimano |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | Cartridge Sealed |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 Teeth 22 For Eight Speed 32 42 Suntour XCC-202 |
Gear shift levers | Shimano ST-EF50 |
Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth 8-speed |
GT Avalanche 3.0 Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Shimano M -330 |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Acera |
Fork material | Single Crown Steel and aluminum |
Fork type | 100 (millimeters) SR Suntour XCM |
Other Specs of GT Avalanche 3.0
Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
Pedals details | High Impact Nylon Platform |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | WTB Speed V |
Seat post extension | Alloy 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 GT Avalanche 3.0 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for GT Avalanche 3.0 Mountain bike here