Merlin TAIGA 1997 VS Rocky Mountain FLOW 1 2008 specs comparison
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Merlin Taiga
General InfosModel | 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 |
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Rocky Mountain Flow 1
General InfosModel | Flow 1 |
Manufacturer | Rocky Mountain |
Year of production | 2008 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice |
-Midnight |
Sizes |
- 15 (inches) - 16.5 (inches) - 18 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 2.30 (inches) WTB Prowler |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Hayes HML-1 Levers Hayes MX-4 Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | RMB Disc |
Rims manufacturer | WTB Dual Duty |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | 7005 aluminum c |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | RMB |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | RMB |
Headset size | Cane Creek |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) KMC |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | FSA Mega EXO |
Crankset parts and sizes | 36 Teeth FSA Maximus |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Alivio |
Rear gear set | 8-speed |
Rocky Mountain Flow 1 Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Not Available |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Alivio |
Fork material | Single |
Fork type | 100 (millimeters) Travel Marzocchi DJ 3 |
Other Specs of Rocky Mountain Flow 1
Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
Pedals details | Wellgo Big Flats |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | RMB |
Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter RMB |
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 Rocky Mountain Flow 1 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Rocky Mountain Flow 1 Mountain bike here