Norco KOSHKA 2011 VS Merlin TAIGA 1998 specs comparison

Norco Koshka 2011 comparison online with competitors

Norco Koshka

General Infos
Model Koshka
Manufacturer Norco
Year of production 2011
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Color choice -Silver
Sizes - Womens 13 (inches)
- womens 15 (inches)
- womens 17 (inches)
- womens 19 (inches)
Sizes - Womens 13 (inches)
- womens 15 (inches)
- womens 17 (inches)
- womens 19 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tireKenda K831
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel sizeNot Available
Brakeset type WSD Alloy Levers
Tektro Novela Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesFormula
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
WTB SX-24
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheelStainless

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsAlloy
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionSteel
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsAlloy
Headset sizeFSA TH-888

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainKMC Z72
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeFSA BB-740ST
Crankset parts and sizes 24/34/42 Teeth
Shimano Altus FC-M171
Gear shift leversShimano Altus SL-M310
Rear gear set 11 - 32 Teeth
8-speed

Norco Koshka Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Altus FD-M190
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Alivio RD-M430
Fork materialSingle
Fork type 100 (millimeters) Travel
Suntour XCM

Other Specs of Norco Koshka

Component group setsShimano
Pedals detailsResin Body With Steel Cage
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatNorco Forma Comfort
Seat post extensionAlloy


Merlin Taiga 1998 comparison online with competitors

Merlin Taiga

General Infos
Model Taiga
Manufacturer Merlin
Year of production 1998
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Color choice -Brushed
Sizes - 15 (inches)
- 17 (inches)
- 19 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.10 (inches) IRC PiranhaPro
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Deore LX Levers
Shimano Deore LX M-System Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano Deore LX
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic 238
Spoke nipples typeAlloy Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Double-butted
Wheelsmith Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials3Al and 2.5V Titanium and G4 Titanium
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionRitchey ForceLite
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsRitchey ForceLite
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aheadset Kontak DL-2

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-IG70
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 107 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-UN51
Crankset parts and sizes 24/34/46 Teeth
Shimano Deore LX
Gear shift leversShimano Deore LX RapidFire SL
Rear gear set 11 - 34 Teeth
8-speed

Merlin Taiga Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters)
Shimano Deore LX Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore LX SGS
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork typeRock Shox Indy XC

Other Specs of Merlin Taiga

Component group setsShimano Deore LX
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatBontrager
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Ritchey Expert


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