Merlin TAIGA 1997 VS Gary Fisher GED 2005 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 LeversShimano Deore LX V-Brake Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Deore LX |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-holeMavic 238 |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Double ButtedWheelsmith 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) SpindleShimano BB-UN51 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 TeethShimano Deore LX |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore LX RapidFire SL |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth8-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 CrownMagnesium |
| 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) DiameterRitchey Expert |
Gary Fisher GED
General Infos| Model | GED |
| Manufacturer | Gary Fisher |
| Year of production | 2005 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice | -Not found |
| Sizes | - Not available |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.50 (inches) Bontrager Big Earl |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Hayes LeversHayes HFX-9 Hydraulic Disc Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano FH-M525Front: Shimano HB-M525 |
| Rims manufacturer | Sun Rims Rhyno Lite |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | 14ga. Straight GaugeStainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | 6061 T6 Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Bontrager Big Earl |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Bontrager Big Earl |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless DiaCompe Tank |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Shimano CN-HG73 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | ISIS GigaPipe |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32 TeethBontrager Big Earl |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore RapidFire |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth9-speed |
Gary Fisher GED Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Deore |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore LX |
| Fork material | Single CrownAluminum |
| Fork type | 130 (millimeters)Marzocchi Drop-Off |
Other Specs of Gary Fisher GED
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Pedals details | Aluminum BMX |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Bontrager Earl K |
| Seat post extension | Bontrager Select |
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 Gary Fisher GED manual book version yo know further about this bike
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