Merlin TAIGA 1997 VS Fuji ODESSA 2005 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


Fuji Odessa 2005 comparison online with competitors

Fuji Odessa

General Infos
Model Odessa
Manufacturer Fuji
Year of production 2005
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Color choice - Gloss Black
-Sonic Purple
Sizes - 15 (inches)
- 17 (inches)
- 19 (inches)
- 20.5 (inches)
- 22 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 1.95 (inches) Cheng Shin
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Altus Levers
ProMax Linear-pull Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Q and R
Formula Aluminum
Rims manufacturer 36-hole
VP-20 Aluminum
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheelStainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsFuji Altair 1
Frame typeTIG-welded and bonded
Handlebar constructionAluminum
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsAluminum Threadless
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Integrated

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
KMC Z72
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeSealed Cartridge
Crankset parts and sizes 28/38/48 Teeth
Suntour XCC-100
Gear shift leversShimano Altus EF-29
Rear gear set 13 - 32 Teeth
8-speed

Fuji Odessa Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)
Suntour FD-XR-05
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Altus Megarange
Fork material Single Crown
Aluminum
Fork type 50 (millimeters) Travel
SR Suntour M-2000

Other Specs of Fuji Odessa

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsWellgo Resin
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatFuji MTB
Seat post extensionAluminum Micro-adjust


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