Merlin TAIGA 1996 VS Ibis TRANNY X.9 2011 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 |
Ibis Tranny X.9
General Infos| Model | Tranny X.9 |
| Manufacturer | Ibis |
| Year of production | 2011 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
- Copper - Green -Matte Clear |
| Sizes |
- Small - Medium - Large - X-Large |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | Rear: 26 X 2.4 (inches) WTB Mutano Race Front: 26 X 2.3 (inches) WTB Weirwolf Race |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | SRAM Elixir CR Levers SRAM Elixir CR 180 (millimeters) Front and SRAM Elixir CR 160 (millimeters) Rear Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Ibis |
| Rims manufacturer | Stan's Flow |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | Not Available |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Carbon Fiber |
| Frame type | Carbon Monocoque |
| Handlebar construction | Ibis DH Bar 660 (millimeters) |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | Ibis 3D Forged |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Cane Creek IS3 |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | GXP |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 44/33/22t Or 39/26t Teeth SRAM X.9 3.3 Or X.9 2.2 |
| Gear shift levers | SRAM X.9 Trigger |
| Rear gear set | 12 - 36 Teeth 10-speed |
Ibis Tranny X.9 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano SLX |
| Derailleur (Rear) | SRAM X.9 |
| Fork material | Single Crown Crown Aluminum and magnesium |
| Fork type | 100 (millimeters) Travel Fox F100 RLC 15 (millimeters) |
Other Specs of Ibis Tranny X.9
| Component group sets | SRAM X9 Mix |
| Pedals details | No Pedals |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | WTB Rocket V |
| Seat post extension | 31.6 (millimeters) Diameter Ibis 7075 Aluminum |
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 Ibis Tranny X.9 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Ibis Tranny X.9 Mountain bike here