Merlin Taiga 1996 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Merlin |
| Model | Taiga |
| First production | 1996 |
| Bike category | Mountain Bike |
| Bike sub-category | Mountain With Front Suspension |
| Bike Pricing | See price on Amazon |
| Parts And Accessories | Merlin Taiga Parts |
| Available Sizes | - 15 (inches) / 38.1 (cm)- 15 (inches)- 17 (inches) / 43.18 (cm)- 17 (inches)- 19 (inches) / 48.26 (cm)- 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 LeversShimano Deore LX M-System Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Not Available |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-holeMavic 238 |
| Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Double ButtedWheelsmith Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | Seamless With 6Al and 4V Titanium DropoutsMTS325 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 Specs
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Shimano CN-IG70 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 103 (millimeters) SpindleShimano BB-UN71 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 TeethShimano Deore LX |
| Gear shift levers | Grip Shift SRT-600 |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth8-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 CrownMagnesium |
| Fork type | Rock Shox Quadra 21R |
Other Specs of Merlin Taiga
| Component group sets | Shimano Deore XT and LX |
| Available colors | - Satin |
| Weight | Not Available |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Chromoly RailsSelle San Marco Bontrager |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) DiameterTitec AL-235 |
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Merlin Taiga bike review
Merlin produced the Taiga bike in 1996 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $2,375.00.Taiga bike is available in many sizes such as 15 (inches), 17 (inches) and 19 (inches).
Merlin Mountain bike Taiga can be found in one single color which is Satin.
This bike is equiped with 26 x 2.00" IRC PiranhaPro tires and Wheelsmith stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Mavic 238, 32-hole. Merlin equiped this exact model with Shimano Deore LX M-System brakes, Dia-Compe PC-11 levers braking system .
To guarantee the comfiest ride Merlin used MTS325 titanium, seamless with 6Al/4V titanium dropouts material for the frame. Titec 175g high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Taiga to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Titec chromoly.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano Deore LX, 22/32/42 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-IG70 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Merlin, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Grip Shift SRT-600 gear shift levers.