Merlin TAIGA 1997 VS Marin BEAR VALLEY S.E. - ROCK SHOX JUDY XC 1995 specs comparison

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 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

Marin Bear Valley S.E. - Rock Shox Judy XC

General Infos

Model	Bear Valley S.E. - Rock Shox Judy XC
Manufacturer	Marin
Year of production	1995
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Color choice	-Gun metal
Sizes	- 14 (inches) - 15.5 (inches) - 17.5 (inches) - 19 (inches) - 20.5 (inches) - womens 17.5 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	Rear: 26 X 2.10 (inches) Marin Quake 7.1 Front: 26 X 2.10 (inches) Marin Quake 7.0
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type	Dia-Compe PC-7 Levers Marin Lite Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Shimano STX-RC
Rims manufacturer	32-hole Mavic M400
Spoke nipples type	Brass Nipples
Spoke wheel	1.8 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	Double-butted Tange Chromoly
Frame type	TIG-welded Steel
Handlebar construction	Marin Lite Alloy
Handlebar extender	Marin Lite
Handlebar stem details	Marin Lite Alloy
Headset size	1 1/8 (inches) Marin Lite

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-IG50
Bottom bracket shell width	Not Available
Bottom bracket type	Not Available
Crankset parts and sizes	22/32/42 Teeth Shimano STX-RC
Gear shift levers	Grip Shift SRT-600
Rear gear set	11 - 28 Teeth 7-speed

Marin Bear Valley S.E. - Rock Shox Judy XC Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Bottom-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters) Shimano STX-RC
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano STX-RC
Fork material	Triple-clamp Crown Magnesium
Fork type	Rock Shox Judy XC

Other Specs of Marin Bear Valley S.E. - Rock Shox Judy XC

Component group sets	Shimano STX-RC
Pedals details	Alloy Cage With Clips & Straps Victor MTB
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Marin Lite
Seat post extension	27.0 (millimeters) Diameter Kalloy SP-248