Norco MOUNTAINEER 2009 VS Merlin TAIGA 1997 specs comparison

Norco Mountaineer 2009 comparison online with competitors

Norco Mountaineer

General Infos
Model Mountaineer
Manufacturer Norco
Year of production 2009
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Color choice - Red
-Black
Sizes - 12.5 (inches)
- 15 (inches)
- 17 (inches)
- 18.5 (inches)
- 20 (inches)
- 22 (inches)
Sizes - 12.5 (inches)
- 15 (inches)
- 17 (inches)
- 18.5 (inches)
- 20 (inches)
- 22 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 1.95 (inches) Innova
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano ST-EF50 Levers
Tektro IO Mechanical Disc With 6 (inches) Rotor Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesFormula
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
DDM-1 Disc
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheel 14ga.
Stainless

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsHydraformed Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionMTB Riser
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsMTB Alloy
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless CH-918

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
KMC Z50
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeCartridge
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
SR Suntour
Gear shift leversShimano ST-EF50
Rear gear set 14 - 28 Teeth
7-speed

Norco Mountaineer Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) 31.8 (millimeters) Clamp
Shimano FD-C050
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano RD-TX51D
Fork materialSingle
Fork type 63 (millimeters) Travel
SR Suntour M2000N

Other Specs of Norco Mountaineer

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsMTB Resin
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatNorco MTB
Seat post extensionKalloy


Merlin Taiga 1997 comparison online with competitors

Merlin Taiga

General Infos
Model Taiga
Manufacturer Merlin
Year of production 1997
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Color choice -Brushed
Sizes - 15 (inches)
- 17 (inches)
- 19 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.00 (inches) IRC PiranhaPro
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Deore LX Levers
Shimano Deore LX V-Brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano Deore LX
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic 238
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Double Butted
Wheelsmith Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials3Al and 2.5V Titanium and G-4 Titanium
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionRitchey ProLite
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsRitchey ForceLite
Headset size1 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 width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 107 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-UN51
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/44 Teeth
Shimano Deore LX
Gear shift leversShimano Deore LX RapidFire SL
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 LX Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore LX GS
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Magnesium
Fork typeRock Shox Indy C

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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