Merlin TAIGA 1997 VS Alpine Designs XC-2 1998 specs comparison
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Merlin Taiga
General InfosModel | Taiga |
Manufacturer | Merlin |
Year of production | 1997 |
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 2.00 (inches) IRC PiranhaPro |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Shimano Deore LX Levers Shimano Deore LX V-Brake Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Deore LX |
Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic 238 |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Double Butted Wheelsmith Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | 3Al and 2.5V Titanium and G-4 Titanium |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Ritchey ProLite |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Ritchey ForceLite |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset SA-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 | 22/32/44 Teeth Shimano Deore LX |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore LX RapidFire SL |
Rear gear set | 11 - 28 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 GS |
Fork material | Triple-clamp Crown Magnesium |
Fork type | Rock Shox Indy C |
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 |
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Alpine Designs XC-2
General InfosModel | XC-2 |
Manufacturer | Alpine Designs |
Year of production | 1998 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice |
-Pearl Metallic Black and white and Mango |
Sizes |
- 14.5 (inches) - 16.5 (inches) - 18.5 (inches) - 19.5 (inches) - 21 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 2.10 (inches) Fly Accelerator |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Shimano Deore LX Levers Shimano Deore LX V-Brake Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano Deore LX Front: Shimano Deore LX Suspension |
Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic X138 |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Marwi Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Reynolds 853 |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Fly Uphill |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Fly Mountain Top |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aheadset Kontak SA-2 |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-IG70 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 113 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-UN52 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/34/42 Teeth Shimano Deore LX |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore LX RapidFire SL |
Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth 8-speed |
Alpine Designs XC-2 Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull Shimano Deore LX Top-swing |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore LX GS |
Fork material | Triple-clamp Crown Aluminum and chromoly |
Fork type | Answer Manitou SX |
Other Specs of Alpine Designs XC-2
Component group sets | Shimano Deore LX |
Pedals details | Optional |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Hollow Chromoly Rails With Kevlar Sides WTB SSTK |
Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Fly Stoutmeister |
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 Alpine Designs XC-2 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Alpine Designs XC-2 Mountain bike here