Merlin TAIGA 1998 VS Jamis TRAIL X2 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 Trail X2 2011 comparison online with competitors

Jamis Trail X2

General Infos
Model Trail X2
Manufacturer Jamis
Year of production 2011
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Color choice - ocean mist
- palladium silver
-Victory blue
Sizes - M: 13 (inches)
- 15 (inches)
- 17 (inches)
- 19 (inches)
- 21 F: 12 (inches)
- 14 (inches)
- 18 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 1.95 (inches) CST XC Knobbie
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Levers
Tektro Mechanical Disc Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesAlloy
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Alex TD 25
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheel14ga.

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials6061 aluminum c
Frame typeAluminum
Handlebar constructionJamis XC Riser
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsJamis XC Alloy Threadless
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) VP Threadless

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainKMC Z51
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters)
Bottom bracket type 122.5 (millimeters) Spindle
Sealed Cartridge
Crankset parts and sizes 42/34/24t Teeth
SR Suntour XCC-T102
Gear shift leversShimano Acera ST-EF51 EZ-Fire Plus
Rear gear set 14 - 34 Teeth
7-speed

Jamis Trail X2 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) 31.8 (millimeters) Top Pull
Shimano TY10
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Acera M360
Fork materialNot Available
Fork type 80 (millimeters)
RST 191-T

Other Specs of Jamis Trail X2

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsATB Platform
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatJamis ATB
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Jamis Alloy Micro-adjust


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