Merlin TAIGA 1997 VS Trek UTOPIA 2011 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 Utopia
General Infos| Model | Utopia |
| Manufacturer | Trek |
| Year of production | 2011 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Matte White and Black |
| Sizes |
- 15.5 (inches) - 17.5 (inches) - 19 (inches) - 21 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 700 X 38c Bontrager LT3 |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Tektro Alloy Levers Tektro Novela Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano M475 Front: Alloy |
| Rims manufacturer | Bontrager Ranger |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | Not Available |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Alloy |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Bontrager Low Riser |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Bontrager SSR |
| Headset size | Semi Integrated |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Not Available |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 26/36/48 Teeth Shimano M431 |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano M430 Alivio |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth 9-speed |
Trek Utopia Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano M430 Alivio |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano M591 Deore |
| Fork material | Single Crown Alloy |
| Fork type | 63 (millimeters) Travel SR Suntour NRX |
Other Specs of Trek Utopia
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Pedals details | Wellgo Alloy Body and cage |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Bontrager Evoke 1 |
| Seat post extension | Bontrager SSR |
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 Utopia manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Trek Utopia Mountain bike here
