Merlin TAIGA 1996 VS Marin PIONEER TRAIL DISC 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 |
Marin Pioneer Trail Disc
General Infos| Model | Pioneer Trail Disc |
| Manufacturer | Marin |
| Year of production | 2011 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Blue |
| Sizes |
- 13 - 15 - 17 - 19 - 20.5 - 22 |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | Rear: 26 X 2.0 (inches) Geax Saguaro Front: 26 X 2.2'' Geax Saguaro |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Forged Alloy 3 Finger Levers Tektro Novela Mechanical Disc Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Alloy Double Sealed |
| Rims manufacturer | 36-hole Alloy Double Wall |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | 14ga. Stainless |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | 6061 Double Butted Aluminum |
| Frame type | Aluminum |
| Handlebar construction | Double Butted 6061 Alloy |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Forged Alloy |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | UG51 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Sealed Cartridge |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 42/32/22t Teeth TruVativ E300 3.0 |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Rapid Fire |
| Rear gear set | 12 - 28 Teeth 7-speed |
Marin Pioneer Trail Disc Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Altus |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Altus |
| Fork material | Not Available |
| Fork type | 100 (millimeters) Travel Suntour XCM V3 |
Other Specs of Marin Pioneer Trail Disc
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Pedals details | Composite |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Marin Sport Mountain |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Alloy 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 Marin Pioneer Trail Disc manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Marin Pioneer Trail Disc Mountain bike here
