Merlin TAIGA 1996 VS Specialized HARDROCK A1 SPORT FS 2001 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 |
Specialized Hardrock A1 Sport FS
General Infos| Model | Hardrock A1 Sport FS |
| Manufacturer | Specialized |
| Year of production | 2001 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
- Black and White -Black and Silver |
| Sizes |
- 13 (inches) - 15 (inches) - 17 (inches) - 19 (inches) - 21 (inches) - 23 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 1.95 (inches) Specialized Hardrock'r |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Aluminum Linear-pull Levers Specialized Linear-pull Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano Front: Aluminum |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Alex DM-18 |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Specialized Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Specialized A1 Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Specialized Aluminum |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Specialized Aluminum |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Tange TG Aheadset |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) KMC |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 113 (millimeters) Spindle Tange Seiki Sport |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 Teeth Specialized Forearm Sport |
| Gear shift levers | SRAM Grip Shift |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth 7-speed |
Specialized Hardrock A1 Sport FS Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | SR-FD XR 16 |
| Derailleur (Rear) | SRAM ESP 4.0 |
| Fork material | Triple-clamp Crown Aluminum |
| Fork type | SR -7750 |
Other Specs of Specialized Hardrock A1 Sport FS
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Pedals details | Specialized Twin Sided Toe Clip |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Specialized Body Geometry Sport |
| Seat post extension | 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter Specialized Aluminum |
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 Specialized Hardrock A1 Sport FS manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Specialized Hardrock A1 Sport FS Mountain bike here