Merlin TAIGA 1996 VS KHS ALITE 1000 2003 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 LeversShimano Deore LX M-System Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Not Available |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-holeMavic 238 |
| Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Double ButtedWheelsmith Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Seamless With 6Al and 4V Titanium DropoutsMTS325 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) SpindleShimano BB-UN71 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 TeethShimano Deore LX |
| Gear shift levers | Grip Shift SRT-600 |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth8-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 CrownMagnesium |
| 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 RailsSelle San Marco Bontrager |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) DiameterTitec AL-235 |
KHS Alite 1000
General Infos| Model | Alite 1000 |
| Manufacturer | KHS |
| Year of production | 2003 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice | - White and Bigfoot Blue-Green |
| Sizes | - 13 (inches)- 15 (inches)- 17 (inches)- 19 (inches)- 21 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.10 (inches) Panaracer Fire XC Pro |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Power Tools Linear Pull LeversAvid Single Digit 3 Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | PowerTools Alloy |
| Rims manufacturer | 36-holeAluminum |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 14ga. Straight GaugeStainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Replaceable Dropout7005 Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | 1 (inches) RiseAluminum |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Aluminum Threadless |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aluminum |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)KMC Z82 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Sealed Cartridge |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 TeethTruVativ Five D |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Alivio RapidFire Plus |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 30 Teeth8-speed |
KHS Alite 1000 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Acera |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Alivio |
| Fork material | Single CrownAluminum and magnesium |
| Fork type | 80 (millimeters) TravelRock Shox Pilot C |
Other Specs of KHS Alite 1000
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Pedals details | Aluminum Cage |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | KHS Padded ATB |
| Seat post extension | Kalloy Micro-adjust |
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 KHS Alite 1000 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for KHS Alite 1000 Mountain bike here