Merlin TAIGA 1996 VS Kona COWAN 2009 specs comparison
Merlin Taiga
General InfosModel | 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 |
Kona Cowan
General InfosModel | Cowan |
Manufacturer | Kona |
Year of production | 2009 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice |
-White |
Sizes |
- Small - medium - large |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 2.20 (inches) Maxxis Holy Roller |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Shimano M575 Hydraulic Levers Shimano M575 Disc Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano M525 Disc Front: Formula DH 20 (millimeters) |
Rims manufacturer | Sun EQ 3.1SL |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | 14ga. Sandvic Stainless |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Kona Clump DH 7005 Aluminum |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Kona Cowan Signature |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Kona Clump |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) FSA ZST-10 |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | Shimano HG50 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 73 (millimeters) |
Bottom bracket type | FSA Mega EXO |
Crankset parts and sizes | 36 Teeth FSA Moto-X |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Acera |
Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth 8-speed |
Kona Cowan Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Chain Retention Device E.Thirteen STS |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Alivio |
Fork material | Single |
Fork type | 100 (millimeters) Travel Marzocchi Dirt Jumper 2 |
Other Specs of Kona Cowan
Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
Pedals details | Kona Jackshit Primo |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Alienation Recliner Pivotal |
Seat post extension | Alienation Billy Club Pivotal |
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 Kona Cowan manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Kona Cowan Mountain bike here