Merlin TAIGA 1998 VS Jamis DURANGO 1 2011 specs comparison

Merlin Taiga 1998 comparison online with competitors

Merlin Taiga

General Infos
Model Taiga
Manufacturer Merlin
Year of production 1998
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Color choice -Brushed
Sizes - 15 (inches)
- 17 (inches)
- 19 (inches)
Sizes - 15 (inches)
- 17 (inches)
- 19 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.10 (inches) IRC PiranhaPro
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Deore LX Levers
Shimano Deore LX M-System Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano Deore LX
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic 238
Spoke nipples typeAlloy Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Double-butted
Wheelsmith Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials3Al and 2.5V Titanium and G4 Titanium
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionRitchey ForceLite
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsRitchey ForceLite
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aheadset Kontak DL-2

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-IG70
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 107 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-UN51
Crankset parts and sizes 24/34/46 Teeth
Shimano Deore LX
Gear shift leversShimano 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 typeRock Shox Indy XC

Other Specs of Merlin Taiga

Component group setsShimano Deore LX
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatBontrager
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Ritchey Expert


Jamis Durango 1 2011 comparison online with competitors

Jamis Durango 1

General Infos
Model Durango 1
Manufacturer Jamis
Year of production 2011
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Color choice - palladium silver and gloss black
-Monterey red and pearl white
Sizes - 13 (inches)
- 15 (inches)
- 17 (inches)
- 19 (inches)
- 21 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.1'' Geax Barro Mountain
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Tektro IO Mechanical Disc Levers
Tektro IO Mechanical Disc Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesFormula Alloy
Rims manufacturerAlex TD 25
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheel 14ga.
Stainless

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials6061 Triple Butted Aluminum
Frame typeAluminum
Handlebar constructionJamis XC Alloy Riser
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsJamis XC Alloy Threadless
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Zero Stack

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainKMC Z99
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters)
Bottom bracket type 113 (millimeters) Spindle
Sealed Cartridge
Crankset parts and sizes 44/32/22t Teeth
Shimano Alivio M430
Gear shift leversShimano Alivio M430
Rear gear set 11 - 34 Teeth
9-speed

Jamis Durango 1 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) 34.9 (millimeters) Dual Pull
Shimano M431
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Alivio M430
Fork materialNot Available
Fork type 100 (millimeters) Travel
RST Gila Pro

Other Specs of Jamis Durango 1

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsPlatform With Steel Outer Cage
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatJamis Trail
Seat post extension 31.6 (millimeters) Diameter
Jamis Alloy Micro-adjust


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