Merlin TAIGA 1997 VS Specialized HARDROCK FS 1999 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 |
Specialized Hardrock FS
General Infos| Model | Hardrock FS |
| Manufacturer | Specialized |
| Year of production | 1999 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
- Warm Silver -Mirror Blue |
| Sizes |
- 13 (inches) - 15 (inches) - 17 (inches) - 19 (inches) - 21 (inches) - 23 (inches) - womens 15.5 (inches) - womens 18 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 1.95 (inches) Specialized Hardrock'r |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Linear-pull Levers Lee Chi ProMax Linear-pull Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Q and R Rear: Shimano AceraX Front: Aluminum |
| Rims manufacturer | 36-hole Weinmann 519 |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Chung Nan Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Chromoly Main Triangle and hi-tensile Steel Rear Stays |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Specialized Alloy |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | Specialized A-1 |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Specialized Headfirst Sport |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-UG50 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 122.5 (millimeters) Spindle Specialized Sport |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 24/34/42 Teeth Specialized StrongArm |
| Gear shift levers | Grip Shift MRX-201 |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth 7-speed |
Specialized Hardrock FS Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters) Shimano Alivio Top-swing |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Alivio |
| Fork material | Triple-clamp Crown Aluminum and magnesium |
| Fork type | 1.8 (inches) Travel Rock Shox Jett C |
Other Specs of Specialized Hardrock FS
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Pedals details | Steel Specialized Platform |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Specialized Hardrock Men's |
| Seat post extension | 30.4 (millimeters) Diameter Aluminum Pillar |
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 Specialized Hardrock FS manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Specialized Hardrock FS Mountain bike here