Merlin TAIGA 1997 VS Devinci TAOS 2001 specs comparison

Merlin Taiga 1997 comparison online with competitors

Merlin Taiga

General Infos
Model Taiga
Manufacturer Merlin
Year of production 1997
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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 2.00 (inches) IRC PiranhaPro
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Deore LX Levers
Shimano Deore LX V-Brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano Deore LX
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic 238
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Double Butted
Wheelsmith Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials3Al and 2.5V Titanium and G-4 Titanium
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionRitchey ProLite
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsRitchey ForceLite
Headset size1 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 width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 107 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-UN51
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/44 Teeth
Shimano Deore LX
Gear shift leversShimano 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 typeRock Shox Indy C

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


Devinci Taos 2001 comparison online with competitors

Devinci Taos

General Infos
Model Taos
Manufacturer Devinci
Year of production 2001
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Color choice -Not found
Sizes - Not available

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire Rear: Maxxis Kracken
Front: Maxxis Calibos
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel sizeNot Available
Brakeset type Avid Speed Dial 5 Levers
Hayes Mechanical Disc Front and Avid Single Digit 3 Rear Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano C201
Front: Formula Disc
Rims manufacturerSun Rims CR18
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheelDT Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials1000 Series c
Frame typeNot Available
Handlebar constructionKalloy Aluminum
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsTahoma Sonne IV
Headset sizeWTB Momentum Comp ST

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-HG72
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeNot Available
Crankset parts and sizesTruVativ 5D
Gear shift leversSRAM Gemini
Rear gear set9-speed

Devinci Taos Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Deore
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore LX SGS
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork typeRock Shox Judy TT

Other Specs of Devinci Taos

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsWellgo LU-982A
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatWTB SST.X2
Seat post extensionJD Components 530-A1


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