Merlin TAIGA 1998 VS Hanebrink EXTREME TERRAIN RIGID 1998 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 |
Hanebrink Extreme Terrain Rigid
General Infos| Model | Extreme Terrain Rigid |
| Manufacturer | Hanebrink |
| Year of production | 1998 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
- custom - red - white -Black |
| Sizes |
- Standard size for everyone |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 20 X 8.0 (inches) Duro Lawnmower |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 20 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Tektro RBP-365A Levers Hope Hydraulic Disc Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | QR Rear: Aluminum QR Front: Aluminum |
| Rims manufacturer | Not Available |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | Not Available |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Alcoa 6061 T6 Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Answer |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | QR Aluminum |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 1/8 (inches) Sachs SC-M55 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 73 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 112 (millimeters) Spindle YST BB 621 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | Sachs New Success |
| Gear shift levers | Sachs Power Grip Extreme |
| Rear gear set | 12 - 28 Teeth 7-speed |
Hanebrink Extreme Terrain Rigid Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters) Sachs Quarz |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano 300EX |
| Fork material | Double Triple-clamp Crown 6061-T6 Aluminum |
| Fork type | Hanebrink L and T 6 (inches) |
Other Specs of Hanebrink Extreme Terrain Rigid
| Component group sets | Not Available |
| Pedals details | Victor VP-893 |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Chromoly Rails Selle Bassano Vuelta |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Kalloy Uno |
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 Hanebrink Extreme Terrain Rigid manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Hanebrink Extreme Terrain Rigid Mountain bike here