Merlin TAIGA 1996 VS Mongoose NX 7.3 1999 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 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 |

Mongoose NX 7.3
General InfosModel | NX 7.3 |
Manufacturer | Mongoose |
Year of production | 1999 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Wired Red |
Sizes | - Large - medium - small |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 2.10 (inches) IRC Mythos XC Slick Kevlar |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Avid SD-1.0 L LeversAvid 1D-10 Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Deore LX |
Rims manufacturer | 32-holeMavic X221 |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight GaugeStainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Aluminum |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Mongoose Comp Series 6061 |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Titec Big AL |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Tioga TG |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)KMC Z9000 |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | Shimano Deore LX |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 TeethShimano Deore LX |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL |
Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth9-speed |
Mongoose NX 7.3 Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Top-pullShimano Deore LX |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT |
Fork material | Triple-clamp CrownAluminum and magnesium |
Fork type | 3.15 (inches) TravelAnswer Manitou SX E |
Other Specs of Mongoose NX 7.3
Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
Pedals details | Mongoose Clipless |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Mongoose Beast |
Seat post extension | Mongoose 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 Mongoose NX 7.3 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Mongoose NX 7.3 Mountain bike here