Merlin TAIGA 1996 VS Bianchi RUCK 2600 2008 specs comparison
Merlin Taiga
General Infos| Model | Taiga |
| Manufacturer | Merlin |
| Year of production | 1996 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Satin |
| 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 | Dia-Compe PC-11 Levers Shimano Deore LX M-System Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Not Available |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic 238 |
| Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Double Butted Wheelsmith Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Seamless With 6Al and 4V Titanium Dropouts MTS325 Titanium |
| Frame type | Welded Titanium |
| Handlebar construction | Titec 175g |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Titec Chromoly |
| 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 | 103 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-UN71 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 Teeth Shimano Deore LX |
| Gear shift levers | Grip Shift SRT-600 |
| 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 XT |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT GS |
| Fork material | Triple-clamp Crown Magnesium |
| Fork type | Rock Shox Quadra 21R |
Other Specs of Merlin Taiga
| Component group sets | Shimano Deore XT and LX |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Chromoly Rails Selle San Marco Bontrager |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Titec AL-235 |
Bianchi Ruck 2600
General Infos| Model | Ruck 2600 |
| Manufacturer | Bianchi |
| Year of production | 2008 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
- White Regular -Granite Matte |
| Sizes |
- 39cm (centimeters) - 43cm (centimeters) - 47cm (centimeters) - 51cm (centimeters) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.10 (inches) WTB VelociRaptor Sport |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Lee Chi BL-44GI Levers Lee-Chi TX-117 Alloy Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Joytech FH-818QR DSE Front: Joytech JD-731SE |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Jalco DM-18 |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | Not Available |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Bianchi 6061PG Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | HL MTB 153 Steel |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | HL TDS-C41-8 |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) VP-A71 |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | KMC Z51 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Not Available |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 24/34/42 Teeth SR Suntour CW-XCC-T102 |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano ASLRS41 |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth 8-speed |
Bianchi Ruck 2600 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano C050 |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Altus |
| Fork material | Single |
| Fork type | 80 (millimeters) Travel Spinner INSYNC Grind OS2 |
Other Specs of Bianchi Ruck 2600
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Pedals details | Wellgo LU-207 |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | WTB Speed V Sport SE |
| Seat post extension | Kalloy SP-242 |
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 Bianchi Ruck 2600 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Bianchi Ruck 2600 Mountain bike here