Merlin TAIGA 1997 VS Norco WOLVERINE 2006 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 |
Norco Wolverine
General Infos| Model | Wolverine |
| Manufacturer | Norco |
| Year of production | 2006 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice | - Black-Green |
| Sizes | - 12.5 (inches)- 15 (inches)- 17 (inches)- 18.5 (inches)- 20 (inches)- 22 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.35 (inches) Kenda Kinetics |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano EF-35 LeversHayes MX-3 Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | KT Aluminum |
| Rims manufacturer | 36-holeSun ZX-25 |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | 14ga. Straight GaugeStainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Aluminum |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Kalloy |
| Headset size | CH-281 |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | KMC Z72 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Not Available |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32 TeethTruvativ Blaze |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano EF-35 |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 30 Teeth8-speed |
Norco Wolverine Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | 31.8 (millimeters)Shimano Acera |
| Derailleur (Rear) | SRAM 3.0 |
| Fork material | Single |
| Fork type | 100 (millimeters) TravelSR XCM-100 |
Other Specs of Norco Wolverine
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Pedals details | Aluminum Platform |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | SDG Bel Air |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) DiameterAluminum Micro-adjust |
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 Norco Wolverine manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Norco Wolverine Mountain bike here