Merlin TAIGA 1996 VS Research Dynamics COYOTE CARBON 5 1994 specs comparison

Merlin Taiga 1996 comparison online with competitors

Merlin Taiga

General Infos
Model Taiga
Manufacturer Merlin
Year of production 1996
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Color choice -Satin
Sizes - 15 (inches)
- 17 (inches)
- 19 (inches)
Sizes - 15 (inches)
- 17 (inches)
- 19 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.00 (inches) IRC PiranhaPro
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Dia-Compe PC-11 Levers
Shimano Deore LX M-System Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesNot Available
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic 238
Spoke nipples typeAlloy 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 typeWelded Titanium
Handlebar constructionTitec 175g
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsTitec Chromoly
Headset size1 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 width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 103 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-UN71
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
Shimano Deore LX
Gear shift leversGrip 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 typeRock Shox Quadra 21R

Other Specs of Merlin Taiga

Component group setsShimano Deore XT and LX
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seat Chromoly Rails
Selle San Marco Bontrager
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Titec AL-235


Research Dynamics Coyote carbon 5 1994 comparison online with competitors

Research Dynamics Coyote carbon 5

General Infos
Model Coyote carbon 5
Manufacturer Research Dynamics
Year of production 1994
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Color choice -Not found
Sizes - 16 (inches)
- 17.5 (inches)
- 19 (inches)
- 20.5 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire Rear: Cheng Shin 1066
Front: Cheng Shin 1060
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel sizeNot Available
Brakeset type Levers
Shimano M560 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Araya TM-18
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheelNot Available

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsCarbon Fiber
Frame typeOne-piece Carbon Fiber
Handlebar constructionLeadtec LCH-685A-5
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsAllsop Soft Ride Aluminum 135
Headset sizeNot Available

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainShimano HG-90
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeNot Available
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
Shimano M737
Gear shift leversGrip Shift SRT-500
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
8-speed

Research Dynamics Coyote carbon 5 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano M563
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano M737 SGS
Fork materialNot Available
Fork typeTange A827-C

Other Specs of Research Dynamics Coyote carbon 5

Component group setsShimano Deore XT and GripShift
Pedals detailsWellgo WPD-94C Double-sided
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatVelo VL-209 ANC
Seat post extensionPolygon PM-313 Alloy 300 (millimeters)


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