Merlin TAIGA 1998 VS Kona KULA LISA 2011 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 KULA LISA
General Infos| Model | KULA LISA |
| Manufacturer | Kona |
| Year of production | 2011 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Aqua and gold and white |
| Sizes |
- 14 (inches) - 16 (inches) - 17 (inches) - 18 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.1'' Maxxis Aspen |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Avid Elixir 5 Levers Avid Elixir 5 Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano M475 |
| Rims manufacturer | Mavic XM-119 |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | 15g Sandvik Stainless |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Kona Race Light 7005 Aluminum Butted |
| Frame type | Aluminum |
| Handlebar construction | Kona XC and BC Riser |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Kona XC and Road |
| Headset size | FSA |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | Shimano HG53 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | FSA Mega EXO |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 44/32/22t Teeth FSA Comet |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth 9-speed |
Kona KULA LISA Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Alivio |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT Shadow |
| Fork material | Not Available |
| Fork type | 100 (millimeters) Travel RockShox Recon Silver TK Solo Air |
Other Specs of Kona KULA LISA
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Pedals details | Shimano M505 |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Kona Lisa |
| Seat post extension | Kona Double Clamp |
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 KULA LISA manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Kona KULA LISA Mountain bike here