Merlin TAIGA 1996 VS Norco 604 STREET 2005 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 |
Norco 604 Street
General Infos| Model | 604 Street |
| Manufacturer | Norco |
| Year of production | 2005 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Beige |
| Sizes |
- SM - ML |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.50 (inches) Maxxis Hookworm |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Avid Speed Dial 7 Rear Levers Avid BB-5 Disc Rear Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | 20 (millimeters) Axle Rear: Aluminum Disc Q and R Front: Aluminum Disc |
| Rims manufacturer | 36-hole Alex Aluminum |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 14ga. Straight Gauge Chun Nan Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | 4130 chromoly c |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | TruVativ Hussefelt |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | TruVativ Hussefelt |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless FSA Deepcup |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) KMC Z72 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) American |
| Bottom bracket type | TruVativ ISIS |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 28 Teeth TruVativ Holzfeller |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Alivio RapidFire |
| Rear gear set | 13 - 26 Teeth 8-speed |
Norco 604 Street Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Chain-retention Device DMR Chainguide |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Sora |
| Fork material | Single Crown Aluminum and magnesium |
| Fork type | 110 (millimeters) Travel Manitou Sherman Flick |
Other Specs of Norco 604 Street
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Pedals details | DMR V-8 |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Axiom Shovel |
| Seat post extension | Lee Chi SP-222 |
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 Norco 604 Street manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Norco 604 Street Mountain bike here