Merlin TAIGA 1998 VS Research Dynamics COYOTE 2 1994 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


Research Dynamics Coyote 2 1994 comparison online with competitors

Research Dynamics Coyote 2

General Infos
Model Coyote 2
Manufacturer Research Dynamics
Year of production 1994
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Color choice -Not found
Sizes - 12.5 (inches)
- 15.5 (inches)
- 17.5 (inches)
- 18.5 (inches)
- 19.5 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.10 (inches) Kenda
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Levers
Tektro 863A Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesAlloy
Rims manufacturer 36-hole
Araya VP-20
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheelNot Available

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials MTB
Chromoly
Frame typeTIG-welded Steel
Handlebar constructionLeadtec DHM-ST-15-6
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsLeechi HS-M25300SB-1
Headset sizeNot Available

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainKMC HP-70
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeNot Available
Crankset parts and sizes 28/38/48 Teeth
Shimano TY-21
Gear shift leversGrip Shift SRT-300i
Rear gear set 14 - 28 Teeth
7-speed

Research Dynamics Coyote 2 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano TY30
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Alivio MC-10
Fork materialNot Available
Fork typeSR DuoTrack 7001 Suspension

Other Specs of Research Dynamics Coyote 2

Component group setsShimano Alivio and GripShift
Pedals detailsWellgo LU-895
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatVelo VL-209
Seat post extensionKalloy SP-242 26.2 X300 (millimeters)


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