Merlin TAIGA 1998 VS Rocky Mountain HAMMER 29 2009 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


Rocky Mountain Hammer 29 2009 comparison online with competitors

Rocky Mountain Hammer 29

General Infos
Model Hammer 29
Manufacturer Rocky Mountain
Year of production 2009
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Color choice -Blue
Sizes - Small
- Medium
- Large
- Extra large

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire29 (inches) WTB Exi Wolf
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size29 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano M575 Hydraulic Levers
Shimano M575 Disc Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesWheeltech Cartridge Disc
Rims manufacturerWTB SpeedDisc 29er
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheelDT Swiss Champion

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsReynolds 725 Chromoly
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionRMB XC Alloy Riser
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsRMB Alloy 31.8 (millimeters)
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) FSA TH-848

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainKMC Z610
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeRace Face Ride XC X-Type
Crankset parts and sizes 32 Teeth
Race Face Ride XC
Gear shift leversNot Available
Rear gear set 18 Teeth
1-speed

Rocky Mountain Hammer 29 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Not Available
Derailleur (Rear)Not Available
Fork materialSingle
Fork type 80 (millimeters) Travel
RockShox Reba SL 29er

Other Specs of Rocky Mountain Hammer 29

Component group setsSingle Speed Mix
Pedals detailsShimano PD-M505
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatWTB Rocket V Comp
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
RMB SP-353


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