Merlin TAIGA 1998 VS Oryx GOLD 14K 1999 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 |
Oryx Gold 14K
General Infos| Model | Gold 14K |
| Manufacturer | Oryx |
| Year of production | 1999 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Green |
| Sizes |
- 40cm (centimeters) - 43cm (centimeters) - 46cm (centimeters) - 50cm (centimeters) - 53cm (centimeters) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 1.95 (inches) Michelin Sport Kevlar |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Avid SD-2.0 L Levers Formula Mechanical Disc Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Formula DC 32 Front: Formula DC 91 |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Sun Rims Sub 4 |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 1.8 (millimeters) Double-butted DT Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Custom-butted True Temper OX3 |
| Frame type | Silver-brazed |
| Handlebar construction | 4 Rox Alloy Butted |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Kore Lite 3 |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Tien Hsin |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-HG72 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 110 (millimeters) Spindle Tien Hsin TH-7418 AL Sealed Cartridge |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth Shimano Deore XT |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth 9-speed |
Oryx Gold 14K Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull Shimano Deore XT |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT SGS |
| Fork material | Triple-clamp Crown Aluminum and magnesium |
| Fork type | 3.15 (inches) Travel Rock Shox Sid XC |
Other Specs of Oryx Gold 14K
| Component group sets | Shimano Deore XT |
| Pedals details | Time ATAC |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Velo VL-1001 |
| Seat post extension | Tahoma DP 310 |
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 Oryx Gold 14K manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Oryx Gold 14K Mountain bike here