Merlin TAIGA 1997 VS Diamondback RESPONSE 2000 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 |
Diamondback Response
General Infos| Model | Response |
| Manufacturer | Diamondback |
| Year of production | 2000 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
- River Rock Grey with Black fork -Alien Green with Black fork |
| Sizes |
- Extra small - Small - Medium - Large - Extra large |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 1.95 (inches) Multi-terrain |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano Acera Levers Tektro Linear-pull Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano RM-40 Front: Alloy O and S |
| Rims manufacturer | Alex X-101 |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | 7005 aluminum c |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | 30 (millimeters) Rise Steel |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Alloy |
| Headset size | WTB Momentum Comp ST |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) KMC |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Cartridge |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 24/34/42 Teeth Shimano |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Acera EZ Fire Plus |
| Rear gear set | 14 - 28 Teeth 7-speed |
Diamondback Response Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Altus |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Acera |
| Fork material | Triple-clamp |
| Fork type | RST 281-R |
Other Specs of Diamondback Response
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Pedals details | Wellgo Clipless Upgradeable |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | DiamondBack SuperSoft |
| Seat post extension | Aluminum Micro-adjust |
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 Diamondback Response manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Diamondback Response Mountain bike here