Merlin TAIGA 1997 VS Cannondale CAFFEINE 29ER 2007 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 |
Cannondale Caffeine 29er
General Infos| Model | Caffeine 29er |
| Manufacturer | Cannondale |
| Year of production | 2007 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
- Patriot Blue with Lightning White -Raw Hi-Bright |
| Sizes |
- Medium - large - xlarge |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 29 X 2.30 (inches) WTB ExiWolf |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 29 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Cannondale Fire Levers Avid BB-5 Disc Front and Avid BB-5 Disc Rear Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano M475 Front: Cannondale Lefty |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole WTB Dual Duty FR |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | DT Swiss Champion |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | FSA XC-281AOS |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | Cannondale XC3 HeadShok |
| Headset size | Cannondale HeadShok Si |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | SRAM 9-Speed |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | TruVativ ISIS GigaPipe SL |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth FSA Alpha Drive |
| Gear shift levers | SRAM X.7 Trigger |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth 9-speed |
Cannondale Caffeine 29er Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano LX |
| Derailleur (Rear) | SRAM X.7 |
| Fork material | Single Crown Aluminum and magnesium |
| Fork type | 80 (millimeters) Travel Cannondale Lefty Speed Bonded DLR2 |
Other Specs of Cannondale Caffeine 29er
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Pedals details | Wellgo Clipless |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Cannondale X-Country |
| Seat post extension | Cannondale Alloy |
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 Cannondale Caffeine 29er manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Cannondale Caffeine 29er Mountain bike here