Merlin TAIGA 1997 VS Gary Fisher SUPERFLY 2008 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 SuperFly
General Infos| Model | SuperFly |
| Manufacturer | Gary Fisher |
| Year of production | 2008 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Carbon Fiber |
| Sizes |
- 15.5 (inches) - 17.5 (inches) - 19 (inches) - 21 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 29 X 2.20 (inches) Bontrager Jones ACX |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 29 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Avid Juicy Ultimate Levers Avid Juicy Ultimate Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Bontrager Race X Lite 29 Disc |
| Rims manufacturer | Bontrager Race X Lite 29 Disc |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | Not Available |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Carbon |
| Frame type | Monocoque |
| Handlebar construction | Bontrager Race Lite Big Sweep OS |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Bontrager Race X Lite |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Cane Creek ZS-6 |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Not Available |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth Bontrager Race X Lite Carbon |
| Gear shift levers | Sram X.0 |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth 9-speed |
Gary Fisher SuperFly Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | SRAM X.9 |
| Derailleur (Rear) | SRAM X.9 |
| Fork material | Single Crown Aluminum and magnesium |
| Fork type | 80 (millimeters) Travel Fox F80RLC 29 |
Other Specs of Gary Fisher SuperFly
| Component group sets | SRAM Mix |
| Pedals details | Not Available |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Bontrager Race Lite |
| Seat post extension | Bontrager Race X Lite ACC Carbon |
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 SuperFly manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Gary Fisher SuperFly Mountain bike here