Merlin TAIGA 1996 VS Univega FS-750 1998 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 |
Univega FS-750
General Infos| Model | FS-750 |
| Manufacturer | Univega |
| Year of production | 1998 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Midnight Blue |
| Sizes |
- 16 (inches) - 18 (inches) - 20 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.00 (inches) WTB Primal Raptor |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Tektro RBP-375A Levers Shimano STX-RC V-Brake Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano STX-RC |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Weinmann Zac 19 |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 1.8 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Chung Nan Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | 7005 aluminum c |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Butted Aluminum |
| Handlebar extender | Ski Bend Aluminum |
| Handlebar stem details | TIG-welded Aluminum |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Tange-Seiki RBC-2 |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) KMC SS-82 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 110.5 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-LP27 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 Teeth Sugino Impel 350 |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano STX-RC RapidFire SL |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth 8-speed |
Univega FS-750 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters) Shimano STX-RC Top-swing |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano STX-RC |
| Fork material | Triple-clamp Crown Aluminum and magnesium |
| Fork type | Rock Shox Indy C |
Other Specs of Univega FS-750
| Component group sets | Shimano STX-RC |
| Pedals details | Aluminum Cage With Clips & Straps |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Chromoly Rails WTB SSTX |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Aluminum Pro-clamp Micro-adjust |
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 Univega FS-750 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Univega FS-750 Mountain bike here