Merlin TAIGA 1997 VS Scott CONTESSA 50 2007 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 |
Scott Contessa 50
General Infos| Model | Contessa 50 |
| Manufacturer | Scott |
| Year of production | 2007 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Not found |
| Sizes |
- Not available |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.00 (inches) Scott OXYD |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano ST-EF50 Levers Tektro SCB-310-AL Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano FH-RM30-8 Front: Formula FM-31 |
| Rims manufacturer | Rigida Cyber 10 |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | 14ga. UCP |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Scott MTB-152 |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | HL TDS-C41-8 |
| Headset size | Ritchey LP Plus |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | KMC Z72 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Shimano BB-TY30 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 24/34/42 Teeth Shimano FC-TX-70-CG |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano ST-EF50-8R EZ Fire Plus |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 30 Teeth 8-speed |
Scott Contessa 50 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano FD-C050 |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Acera |
| Fork material | Single Crown Aluminum and steel |
| Fork type | 75 (millimeters) Travel RST Capa C7 |
Other Specs of Scott Contessa 50
| Component group sets | Shimano Mix |
| Pedals details | SP-214 |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Scott Contessa VL 4115 |
| Seat post extension | SP 872N |
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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 Scott Contessa 50 manual book version yo know further about this bike
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