Merlin TAIGA 1998 VS Van Dessel Cycles RAMBLE TAMBLE SRAM X.9 2011 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


Van Dessel Cycles Ramble Tamble Sram X.9 2011 comparison online with competitors

Van Dessel Cycles Ramble Tamble Sram X.9

General Infos
Model Ramble Tamble Sram X.9
Manufacturer Van Dessel Cycles
Year of production 2011
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Color choice -Not found
Sizes - M
- L
- XL

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire29 (inches)
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size29 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Avid Juicy 7 Levers
Avid Juicy 7 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesAmerican Classic 29er
Rims manufacturerAmerican Classic 29er
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheelNot Available

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsAluminum
Frame typeAluminum
Handlebar constructionRitchey Pro Riser
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsRitchey Pro
Headset sizeNot Available

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainNot Available
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeNot Available
Crankset parts and sizesFSA Afterburner
Gear shift leversSRAM X.9 Trigger
Rear gear setNot Available

Van Dessel Cycles Ramble Tamble Sram X.9 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)SRAM X.9
Derailleur (Rear)SRAM X.9
Fork materialNot Available
Fork typeWhite Brothers Magic 29

Other Specs of Van Dessel Cycles Ramble Tamble Sram X.9

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsNot Available
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatVan Dessel Titanium
Seat post extensionRitchey Pro


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