Merlin TAIGA 1998 VS Kona BLAST 2004 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 |
Kona Blast
General Infos| Model | Blast |
| Manufacturer | Kona |
| Year of production | 2004 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Black and Blue |
| Sizes |
- 14 (inches) - 16 (inches) - 18 (inches) - 19 (inches) - 20 (inches) - 21 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 1.95 (inches) Tioga Terra Firma |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Tektro Linear-pull Levers Tektro Linear-pull Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano FH-M475 Disc Front: Shimano HB-M475 Disc |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Sun Rims Mach 4 |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 15ga. Front and 14ga. Rear Straight Gauge Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | 7005 aluminum c |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Kona Riser |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Kona Control |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Victor VP-A71 |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-HG53 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | TruVativ LE |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth TruVativ Five D |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore RapidFire |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth 9-speed |
Kona Blast Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on Shimano Deore |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore LX |
| Fork material | Single Crown Aluminum |
| Fork type | 100 (millimeters) Travel Marzocchi MZ Comp |
Other Specs of Kona Blast
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Pedals details | Wellgo A9 With Clips And Straps |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Kona Comfort Comp |
| Seat post extension | Kona Thumb |
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 Kona Blast manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Kona Blast Mountain bike here