Merlin TAIGA 1997 VS Gary Fisher COBIA 2010 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 |
Gary Fisher Cobia
General Infos| Model | Cobia |
| Manufacturer | Gary Fisher |
| Year of production | 2010 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Deep Blue Pearl |
| Sizes |
- SM (15.5) (inches) - MD (17.5) (inches) - LG (inches) - XL (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 32-hole Bontrager Ranger Disc 29er |
| Bike rear tire | 29 X 2.0 (inches) Bontrager 29-3 |
| Bike wheel size | SRAM PG-950 |
| Brakeset type | 11 - 34 Teeth 9-speed |
| Hubs for disc brakes | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Bontrager SSR |
| Rims manufacturer | Not Available |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | Not Available |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | TIG-welded |
| Frame type | Not Available |
| Handlebar construction | 1 1/8 (inches) Semi Integrated |
| Handlebar extender | Bontrager Big Sweep OS 600 (millimeters) X 15d Bend |
| Handlebar stem details | Optional |
| Headset size | Wellgo LU-216A |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | Shimano ES25 Octalink |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Platinum Series 6066 Butted & Hydroformed Aluminum |
| Bottom bracket type | Not Available |
| Crankset parts and sizes | Not Available |
| Gear shift levers | Not Available |
| Rear gear set | Not Available |
Gary Fisher Cobia Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | SRAM X.5 |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore |
| Fork material | 80 (millimeters) Travel RockShox Tora Air SL 29er With LO |
| Fork type | 22/32/44 Teeth Shimano M442 |
Other Specs of Gary Fisher Cobia
| Component group sets | Not Available |
| Pedals details | SRAM X.5 |
| Rear shock absorber | G2 51 (millimeters) Offset |
| Saddle seat | Bontrager SSR |
| Seat post extension | Bontrager Race |
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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
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