Merlin TAIGA 1996 VS GT TIMBERLINE 2006 specs comparison

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 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

GT Timberline

General Infos

Model	Timberline
Manufacturer	GT
Year of production	2006
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Color choice	-Not found
Sizes	- Small - Medium - Large - Extra large

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	26 X 2.10 (inches) GT Guardian With Kevlar Flat Protection
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type	Alloy For Direct Pull Levers With 110 (millimeters) Arms Brakes Direct Pull
Hubs for disc brakes	Rear: Alloy QR Freewheel Front: Alloy QR
Rims manufacturer	Alloy ATB
Spoke nipples type	Brass CP
Spoke wheel	14ga. Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	7000 aluminum c
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	Anatomically Sized 30 (millimeters) Riser 6degree Bend
Handlebar extender	Not Available
Handlebar stem details	55 Degree Range Of Movement With 2-bolt Face Plate Adjustable
Headset size	1 1/8 (inches) Sealed Mech

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	Shimano CN-UG50
Bottom bracket shell width	Not Available
Bottom bracket type	Semi-Cartridge
Crankset parts and sizes	28/38/48 Teeth Suntour NEX 200
Gear shift levers	Shimano 7 Speed C-50 Twist Shifter
Rear gear set	14 - 34 Teeth 7-speed

GT Timberline Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Shimano FD-C050
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano Tourney TX-50
Fork material	Steel and aluminum
Fork type	SR NEX -4000

Other Specs of GT Timberline

Component group sets	Mountain Mix
Pedals details	Dual Surface Nylon Comfort Pedal
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Plushskin Cover And Elastomer Bumpers With Reflective Back GT Comfort
Seat post extension	Aluminum Suspension With Micro Adjust