Merlin TAIGA 1998 VS Marin PINE MOUNTAIN 2000 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 |
Marin Pine Mountain
General Infos| Model | Pine Mountain |
| Manufacturer | Marin |
| Year of production | 2000 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Green Two Tone |
| Sizes |
- 13 (inches) - 15 (inches) - 17 (inches) - 18.5 (inches) - 20 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | IRC Notos XC |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | Not Available |
| Brakeset type | Avid SD-1.9 L Levers Avid 1D-20 Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Deore LX |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic X221 |
| Spoke nipples type | Alloy |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge WTB Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Columbus New Zona |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Aluminum |
| Handlebar extender | Ovation |
| Handlebar stem details | Ovation Butted Alloy |
| Headset size | Tange Seiki DX-2 |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) SRAM PC-59 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Shimano BB-LP27 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | Shimano Deore LX |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore LX RapidFire SL |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth 9-speed |
Marin Pine Mountain Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Deore LX |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT SGS |
| Fork material | Triple-clamp Crown Aluminum and magnesium |
| Fork type | 3.15 (inches) Travel Answer Manitou SX-R |
Other Specs of Marin Pine Mountain
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Pedals details | Victor VP-106 |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | WTB SSTX2 |
| Seat post extension | 27.0 (millimeters) Diameter Marin Comp |
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 Marin Pine Mountain manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Marin Pine Mountain Mountain bike here