Merlin TAIGA 1998 VS Litespeed PISGAH XT 2004 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 |
Litespeed Pisgah XT
General InfosModel | Pisgah XT |
Manufacturer | Litespeed |
Year of production | 2004 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice |
-Polished |
Sizes |
- 12 (inches) - 14 (inches) - 16.5 (inches) - 18 (inches) - 19.5 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 1.95 (inches) Kenda Karma |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL Levers Shimano Deore XT V-Brake Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Mavic Crossmax |
Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic Crossroc UST |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 14ga. Straight Gauge Mavic Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | 3Al and 2.5V Titanium |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Easton EA-70 |
Handlebar extender | Not Available |
Handlebar stem details | Thomson Elite |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Integrated Cane Creek |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-HG93 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | Shimano Octalink |
Crankset parts and sizes | 28/38/48 Teeth Shimano Deore XT |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL |
Rear gear set | 12 - 32 Teeth 9-speed |
Litespeed Pisgah XT Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Deore XT |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT SGS |
Fork material | Single Crown Suspension Crown Aluminum |
Fork type | Fox Float F80 RLT |
Other Specs of Litespeed Pisgah XT
Component group sets | Shimano Deore XT |
Pedals details | Optional |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Selle Italia Nitrox Gel |
Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Thomson Elite |
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 Litespeed Pisgah XT manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Litespeed Pisgah XT Mountain bike here