Merlin TAIGA 1997 VS Specialized HARDROCK FS 1994 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


Specialized Hardrock FS 1994 comparison online with competitors

Specialized Hardrock FS

General Infos
Model Hardrock FS
Manufacturer Specialized
Year of production 1994
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Color choice -Not found
Sizes - 14.5 (inches)
- 16.5 (inches)
- 18 (inches)
- 20 (inches)
- 22 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tireSpecialized Shockmaster
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel sizeNot Available
Brakeset type Levers
Shimano TY21/Shimano TY22 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesJou Yu
Rims manufacturer 36-hole
Araya AP-21
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheelNot Available

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials Specialized Direct Drive Custom
Chromoly
Frame typeTIG-welded Steel
Handlebar constructionSteel
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsTIG-welded
Headset sizeNot Available

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainNot Available
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeNot Available
Crankset parts and sizes 28/38/48 Teeth
SR CW-XR00
Gear shift leversGrip Shift SRT-300i
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
7-speed

Specialized Hardrock FS Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano C50
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Alivio
Fork materialNot Available
Fork typeSR DuoTrack 7001 Suspension

Other Specs of Specialized Hardrock FS

Component group setsShimano Alivio and GripShift
Pedals detailsHTI P-48
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSpecialized Gel Foam
Seat post extensionAlloy Micro-adjust


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