Merlin TAIGA 1998 VS Rocky Mountain TRAILHEAD 2007 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 |
Rocky Mountain Trailhead
General Infos| Model | Trailhead |
| Manufacturer | Rocky Mountain |
| Year of production | 2007 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Matte Black |
| Sizes |
- 14.5 (inches) - 16 (inches) - 18.5 (inches) - 19.5 (inches) - 21 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.10 (inches) Kenda Nevegal |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Avid Juicy 3 Levers Avid Juicy 3 Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano M475 Disc |
| Rims manufacturer | WTB SX-24 With Eyelets |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | DT Champion |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | 7005 aluminum c |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | RMB XC Riser |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | RMB |
| Headset size | FSA |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | Shimano CN-HG53 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Shimano BB-UN26 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | Shimano FC-M443 |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore |
| Rear gear set | Not Available |
Rocky Mountain Trailhead Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Deore |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano XT |
| Fork material | Single Crown Aluminum and magnesium |
| Fork type | 100 (millimeters) Travel Marzocchi MZ Super Comp |
Other Specs of Rocky Mountain Trailhead
| Component group sets | Shimano Deore |
| Pedals details | Wellgo Big Flats |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | RMB |
| Seat post extension | RMB |
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 Rocky Mountain Trailhead manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Rocky Mountain Trailhead Mountain bike here