Merlin TAIGA 1997 VS KHS SJ 300 2011 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 |
KHS SJ 300
General Infos| Model | SJ 300 |
| Manufacturer | KHS |
| Year of production | 2011 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Lead Silver |
| Sizes |
- Small - medium - large |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.3 (inches) Kenda Kiniption |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Avid Juicy 3 Levers Avid Juicy 3 Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Alloy |
| Rims manufacturer | Weinmann Goliath |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | 14ga. |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | CroMo |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | KHS CroMo DJ |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Alloy Forged |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Cane Creek Ha (millimeters)er Ahead |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | KMC Z30 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | 4 Cartridge Bearing |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 25t Teeth 2 Piece CroMo |
| Gear shift levers | Not Available |
| Rear gear set | 12 Teeth 1-speed |
KHS SJ 300 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Not Available |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Not Available |
| Fork material | Single |
| Fork type | 100 (millimeters) Travel Marzocchi Dirt Jump 3 |
Other Specs of KHS SJ 300
| Component group sets | Dirt Jump Mix |
| Pedals details | Alloy Platform With CroMo Axles And Replacable Pins |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | FA Pivotaql Dirt Jump |
| Seat post extension | Alloy Forged Pivotal |
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 KHS SJ 300 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for KHS SJ 300 Mountain bike here