Merlin TAIGA 1996 VS Trek SKYE SL DISC 2010 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 |
Trek Skye SL Disc
General Infos| Model | Skye SL Disc |
| Manufacturer | Trek |
| Year of production | 2010 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Black Pearl |
| Sizes |
- Womens 14 (inches) - womens 16 (inches) - womens 18 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.00 (inches) Bontrager LT-3 |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano EF-50 Levers Shimano M416 Mechanical Disc Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano FH-M65 Front: Shimano HB-M65 |
| Rims manufacturer | Bontrager Ranger |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | Not Available |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | WSD Alpha Black Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Bontrager SSR |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Bontrager SSR |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless VP-A68-TK |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Not Available |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 42/32/22 Teeth Shimano M311 |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano EF-50 |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth 8-speed |
Trek Skye SL Disc Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano C050 |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano M-410 |
| Fork material | Single Crown |
| Fork type | 100 (millimeters) Travel RST Gila TnL |
Other Specs of Trek Skye SL Disc
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Pedals details | Wellgo Alloy Platform |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Bontrager SSR WSD |
| Seat post extension | 31.6 (millimeters) Diameter Bontrager SSR |
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 Trek Skye SL Disc manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Trek Skye SL Disc Mountain bike here