Merlin TAIGA 1996 VS Felt DOUBLE SHOT 2005 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 |
Felt Double Shot
General Infos| Model | Double Shot |
| Manufacturer | Felt |
| Year of production | 2005 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Matte White |
| Sizes |
- 15.5 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.30 (inches) Tioga Yellow Kirin |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Hayes Levers Hayes HMX-1 Mechanical Disc Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Felt Aluminum |
| Rims manufacturer | 36-hole Alex Supra FP28 |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 14ga. Straight Gauge Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Felt 6061 |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | TruVativ Hussefelt 31.8 |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | TruVativ Hussefelt |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threaded Aheadset |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) KMC Z72 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Tien Hsin Cartridge |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32 Teeth Suntour Duro-D |
| Gear shift levers | SRAM X-7 |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth 8-speed |
Felt Double Shot Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | SRAM 3.0 |
| Derailleur (Rear) | SRAM ESP 5.0 |
| Fork material | Single Crown Aluminum and magnesium |
| Fork type | 120 (millimeters) Travel SR Suntour XCP75-DJ |
Other Specs of Felt Double Shot
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Pedals details | Felt Backpedal |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Felt Form Sport |
| Seat post extension | 31.6 (millimeters) Diameter TruVativ XR Dual Clamp |
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 Felt Double Shot manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Felt Double Shot Mountain bike here