Merlin TAIGA 1997 VS Trek 8000 SHX 1993 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 |
Trek 8000 SHX
General Infos| Model | 8000 SHX |
| Manufacturer | Trek |
| Year of production | 1993 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Not found |
| Sizes |
- 15 - 16.5 - 18 - 20 |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.10 (inches) Trek Control Track |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Levers Shimano Deore LX Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Deore LX |
| Rims manufacturer | 36-hole Trek and Matrix Single Track Pro |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | Not Available |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Easton 7129 E9 ProGram DB Aluminum |
| Frame type | Bonded Aluminum |
| Handlebar construction | Trek System 2 Alloy 6061 T6 22 (inches) and 170gm |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | Trek System 2 TIG CroMoly Direct Connect |
| Headset size | Not Available |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | Shimano CN-HG70 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Not Available |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 26/36/46 Teeth Shimano Deore LX |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore LX Rapidfire Plus |
| Rear gear set | 13 - 30 Teeth 7-speed |
Trek 8000 SHX Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Deore LX |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT |
| Fork material | Not Available |
| Fork type | Trek Mogul Air and oil |
Other Specs of Trek 8000 SHX
| Component group sets | Shimano Deore LX Rapidfire Plus |
| Pedals details | Trek System 2 ATB With Clips And Straps |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Synthetic Leather Trek System 2 Wide Racing |
| Seat post extension | Trek System 2 Micro-adjust 6061 T6 Aluminum |
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 Trek 8000 SHX manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Trek 8000 SHX Mountain bike here