Merlin TAIGA 1997 VS Univega ALPINA S7.3 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


Univega Alpina S7.3 1994 comparison online with competitors

Univega Alpina S7.3

General Infos
Model Alpina S7.3
Manufacturer Univega
Year of production 1994
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Color choice -Not found
Sizes - 14.5 (inches)
- 17 (inches)
- 19 (inches)
- 20.5 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire Rear: 26 X 2.10 (inches) Ritchey Climb Max
Front: 26 X 2.10 (inches) Ritchey Mad Max
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Levers
Shimano Alloy Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano QR
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Araya GP-710
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheelNot Available

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials Double-butted
Chromoly
Frame typeTIG-welded Steel
Handlebar constructionAlpina Flat
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsSonny II
Headset sizeNot Available

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainHP-70
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeNot Available
Crankset parts and sizes 24/34/42 Teeth
Shimano STX
Gear shift leversShimano STX Rapidfire Plus With Optical Gear Display
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
7-speed

Univega Alpina S7.3 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano STX
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore LX
Fork materialNot Available
Fork typeSR DuoTrack 8001 Suspension

Other Specs of Univega Alpina S7.3

Component group setsShimano Deore LX and STX
Pedals detailsVictor
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatVetta SL
Seat post extensionConcept XS Alloy


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