Merlin TAIGA 1998 VS Jamis DAKOTA AL 2002 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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Jamis Dakota AL
General InfosModel | Dakota AL |
Manufacturer | Jamis |
Year of production | 2002 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice |
-Blue and White |
Sizes |
- 12 (inches) - 14 (inches) - 17 (inches) - 19 (inches) - 21 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 2.00 (inches) Hutchinson Mosquito |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Avid Speed Dial 5 Levers Avid Single Digit 5 Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Deore |
Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic X139 |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 15ga. Straight Gauge WTB Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | 7005 aluminum c |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Answer Taperlite |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Ritchey Logic Pro |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Dia-Compe SAS |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-HG72 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 110 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-ES50 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth Shimano Deore |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore RapidFire SL |
Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth 9-speed |
Jamis Dakota AL Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters) Shimano Deore Top-swing |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT SGS |
Fork material | Single Triple-clamp Crown Aluminum |
Fork type | 3.15 (inches) Travel Answer Manitou Mars Comp |
Other Specs of Jamis Dakota AL
Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
Pedals details | Wellgo WPD-823 Clipless |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Koski Contour Team |
Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Rock Shox Mountain |
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 Jamis Dakota AL manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Jamis Dakota AL Mountain bike here