Merlin TAIGA 1996 VS Diamondback OCTANE 20 2011 specs comparison

Merlin Taiga 1996 comparison online with competitors

Merlin Taiga

General Infos
Model Taiga
Manufacturer Merlin
Year of production 1996
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Color choice -Satin
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 Dia-Compe PC-11 Levers
Shimano Deore LX M-System Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesNot Available
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic 238
Spoke nipples typeAlloy 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 typeWelded Titanium
Handlebar constructionTitec 175g
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsTitec Chromoly
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 103 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-UN71
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
Shimano Deore LX
Gear shift leversGrip 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 typeRock Shox Quadra 21R

Other Specs of Merlin Taiga

Component group setsShimano Deore XT and LX
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seat Chromoly Rails
Selle San Marco Bontrager
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Titec AL-235


Diamondback Octane 20 2011 comparison online with competitors

Diamondback Octane 20

General Infos
Model Octane 20
Manufacturer Diamondback
Year of production 2011
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Color choice - purple
-Green
Sizes - Jr. MTN 20 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire20 X 2.0 (inches) Jr. ATB Knobby
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size20 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Alloy Linear With Reach Adjust Levers
Alloy Linear Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesNutted
Rims manufacturer 36-hole
R-1000 Alloy
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheel14ga.

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials6061heat-treated Aluminum
Frame typeAluminum
Handlebar constructionSteel Jr Riser 20.5 (inches) Wide X 1 (inches) Rise
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsAlloy Quill
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threaded

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainKMC Z51
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeLoose Ball
Crankset parts and sizes 40T Teeth
1-piece
Gear shift leversShimano Revo Twist
Rear gear set 14 - 28 Teeth
6-speed

Diamondback Octane 20 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Not Available
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano TZ-50
Fork materialNot Available
Fork type 30 (millimeters) Travel
Trail XC

Other Specs of Diamondback Octane 20

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsResin
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatJr ATB 2 Panel
Seat post extension 25.4 (millimeters) Diameter
Steel Pillar


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