Merlin TAIGA 1996 VS Rocky Mountain LOW 2 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 |
Rocky Mountain Low 2
General Infos| Model | Low 2 |
| Manufacturer | Rocky Mountain |
| Year of production | 2011 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Blue |
| Sizes |
- Reg - long |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.35 Maxxis High Roller SS |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Avid Juicy 3 Levers Avid Juicy 3 Hydraulic With 160 (millimeters) Rotor Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: RMB DJ Single Speed Front: RMB AM Sealed |
| Rims manufacturer | Rear: Alienation Black Sheep Front: Alienation BMX |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | Stainless Stainless |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | RAD 6061 Aluminum |
| Frame type | Aluminum |
| Handlebar construction | RMb DJ |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | RMB FR 10-degree 40 (millimeters) |
| Headset size | FSA Gravity SXE |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | KMC K710 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Truvativ Howitzer XR |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 34T Teeth TruVativ Hussefelt 1.0 |
| Gear shift levers | Not Available |
| Rear gear set | 14 Teeth 1-speed |
Rocky Mountain Low 2 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Not Available |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Not Available |
| Fork material | Not Available |
| Fork type | 100 (millimeters) Travel Marzocchi Dirt Jumper 2 |
Other Specs of Rocky Mountain Low 2
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Pedals details | RMB Low Pro Flat |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Alienation BMX MikRib Pivotal |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Alienation BMX Billy Club Pivotal |
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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 Rocky Mountain Low 2 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Rocky Mountain Low 2 Mountain bike here