Merlin TAIGA 1998 VS Norco TORRENT 2003 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


Norco Torrent 2003 comparison online with competitors

Norco Torrent

General Infos
Model Torrent
Manufacturer Norco
Year of production 2003
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Color choice -Army Green
Sizes - Extra small
- Small
- Medium
- Large
- Extra large

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.35 (inches) Maxxis High Roller
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Hayes Levers
Hayes HFX Comp Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano Deore XT Disc
Front: Formula Disc QR 20
Rims manufacturerSun Rims Single Track
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheel Straight Gauge
DT Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials7005 aluminum c
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar construction 31.8 (millimeters)
Axiom Shore
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsAxiom Shore
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) FSA Deepcup

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
SRAM PC-59
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeTruVativ Sealex XR-XC
Crankset parts and sizesTruVativ Hussefelt With Bashguard
Gear shift leversShimano Deore LX RapidFire SL
Rear gear set 11 - 34 Teeth
9-speed

Norco Torrent Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Deore
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore XT
Fork material Single Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork type 130 (millimeters) Travel
Marzocchi DJ 1 QR20

Other Specs of Norco Torrent

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsAxiom
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatF.u.n.n. Full Throttle
Seat post extensionAxiom Pro


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