Merlin TAIGA 1997 VS Rocky Mountain FLOW DJ 2010 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 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 |
Rocky Mountain Flow DJ
General Infos| Model | Flow DJ |
| Manufacturer | Rocky Mountain |
| Year of production | 2010 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Grey |
| Sizes |
- Reg - Long |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 (inches) Kenda Small Block 8 |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Avid Juicy 3 Rear Levers Avid Juicy 3 Rear Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Wheeltech Cartridge Disc With 10 (millimeters) Solid Axle Front: Wheeltech Cartridge Disc 20 (millimeters) Axle |
| Rims manufacturer | Sun Equalizer 29 |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | Stainless |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | 4130 chromoly c |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | RMB DH Alloy Riser |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Macneil Top Notch Alloy 22.2 (millimeters) |
| Headset size | FSA Impact S #8DE |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | KMC K710 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Macneil Euro BB 19 (millimeters) OD |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 30 Teeth Macneil Conjoined |
| Gear shift levers | Not Available |
| Rear gear set | 11 Teeth 1-speed |
Rocky Mountain Flow DJ Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Not Available |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Not Available |
| Fork material | Single |
| Fork type | 80 (millimeters) Travel Marzocchi Dirt Jumper 2 |
Other Specs of Rocky Mountain Flow DJ
| Component group sets | Dirt Jump Mix |
| Pedals details | RMB Flat |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Macniel S.L. |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Macneil 3D Forged |
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 DJ manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Rocky Mountain Flow DJ Mountain bike here