Merlin TAIGA 1997 VS Bianchi RUCK 2800 2008 specs comparison
Merlin Taiga
General Infos| Model | 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 |
Bianchi Ruck 2800
General Infos| Model | Ruck 2800 |
| Manufacturer | Bianchi |
| Year of production | 2008 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
- Metal Greyhound -Blue Midnight Matte |
| Sizes |
- 39cm (centimeters) - 43cm (centimeters) - 47cm (centimeters) - 51cm (centimeters) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.10 (inches) WTB VelociRaptor Sport |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano EF-60 Levers Lee-Chi TX-117 Alloy Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Joytech FH-818QR DSE Front: Joytech JD-731SE |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Jalco DM-18 |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | Not Available |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Bianchi 6061PG Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | HL MTB 153 Steel |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | HL TDS-C41-8 |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) VP-A71 |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | KMC Z72 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Not Available |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 24/34/42 Teeth SR Suntour CW-XCC-T102 |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano EF-60 |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth 8-speed |
Bianchi Ruck 2800 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano C050 |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Altus |
| Fork material | Single |
| Fork type | 80 (millimeters) Travel Spinner INSYNC Grind OS2 |
Other Specs of Bianchi Ruck 2800
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Pedals details | Wellgo LU-207 |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | WTB Speed V Sport SE |
| Seat post extension | Kalloy SP-242 |
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 Bianchi Ruck 2800 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Bianchi Ruck 2800 Mountain bike here