Merlin TAIGA 1997 VS Raleigh M20 2005 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


Raleigh M20 2005 comparison online with competitors

Raleigh M20

General Infos
Model M20
Manufacturer Raleigh
Year of production 2005
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Color choice -Not found
Sizes - Not available

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 1.95 (inches) Kenda K-850
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Tektro Levers
Tektro 845AL Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesJoytech Aluminum QR
Rims manufacturer 36-hole
Alex R-1000
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheel 14ga. Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsAtomic 13 Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionSteel
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsAluminum and steel
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
KMC Z51
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeSealed Cartridge
Crankset parts and sizes 28/38/48 Teeth
Shimano FC-TY33
Gear shift leversShimano Revo RS-31
Rear gear set 11 - 34 Teeth
7-speed

Raleigh M20 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano FD-TY32
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano RD-TX-30
Fork material Single Crown
Aluminum
Fork type 63 (millimeters)
SR Suntour SR M2000

Other Specs of Raleigh M20

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsResin Platform
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatAvenir ATB
Seat post extensionAluminum Micro-adjust


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