Merlin TAIGA 1998 VS Haro ESCAPE 8.1 2003 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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Haro Escape 8.1
General InfosModel | Escape 8.1 |
Manufacturer | Haro |
Year of production | 2003 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice |
- Satin Silver and Matte Red -Anodized Blue |
Sizes |
- 13.5 (inches) - 15.5 (inches) - 17.5 (inches) - 19.5 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 2.35 (inches) Maxxis |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | ProMax Linear-pull Levers Quad QMD-4 Mechanical Disc Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Formula Disc |
Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Alex DM-18 |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 14ga. Straight Gauge Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | 7005 aluminum c |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | 1.5 (inches) Rise Aluminum |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Aluminum Ahead Type |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless WTB Inner Peace ST |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-IG51 |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | TruVativ ISIS Spline |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth TruVativ 5D |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Alivio RapidFire Plus |
Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth 8-speed |
Haro Escape 8.1 Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Alivio |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore SGS |
Fork material | Single Crown Aluminum and magnesium |
Fork type | 100 (millimeters) Travel Answer Manitou Six Sport |
Other Specs of Haro Escape 8.1
Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
Pedals details | Steel Cage With Clips & Straps Nylon Body |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Titec Ithys Amore |
Seat post extension | 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter Aluminum 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 Haro Escape 8.1 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Haro Escape 8.1 Mountain bike here