Merlin TAIGA 1997 VS Norco SASQUATCH 2002 specs comparison

Merlin Taiga 1997 comparison online with competitors

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 tire26 X 2.00 (inches) IRC PiranhaPro
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Deore LX Levers
Shimano Deore LX V-Brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano Deore LX
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic 238
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Double Butted
Wheelsmith Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials3Al and 2.5V Titanium and G-4 Titanium
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionRitchey ProLite
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsRitchey ForceLite
Headset size1 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 width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 107 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-UN51
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/44 Teeth
Shimano Deore LX
Gear shift leversShimano 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 typeRock Shox Indy C

Other Specs of Merlin Taiga

Component group setsShimano Deore LX
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatBontrager
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Ritchey Expert


Norco Sasquatch 2002 comparison online with competitors

Norco Sasquatch

General Infos
Model Sasquatch
Manufacturer Norco
Year of production 2002
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Color choice -Black
Sizes - Extra small
- Small
- Medium
- Large
- Extra large

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.35 (inches) Kenda Kinetics
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Levers
Shimano V-brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesFormula Disc
Rims manufacturerAlex MX-22
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheel Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsAluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar construction 31.8 (millimeters)
Axiom Shore
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsAxiom Shore
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) FSA TH-858 Semi Cartridge

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
SRAM PC-48
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeTruVativ Sealex XR-XC
Crankset parts and sizesTruVativ Hussefelt With Bashguard
Gear shift leversShimano Alivio RapidFire Plus
Rear gear set 11 - 30 Teeth
8-speed

Norco Sasquatch Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Alivio
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore
Fork material Single Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum
Fork type 5.1 (inches) Travel
Marzocchi Z-1 Wedge

Other Specs of Norco Sasquatch

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsAxiom
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatNorco Shore
Seat post extensionAxiom Comp


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