Norco PINACLE 2009 VS Merlin TAIGA 1998 specs comparison

Norco Pinacle
General InfosModel | Pinacle |
Manufacturer | Norco |
Year of production | 2009 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | - Green-Brown |
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 tire | 26 X 2.10 (inches) Innova |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Shimano ST-EF50 LeversPromax 320 Disc Front and Tektro 837AL V-brake Rear Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Formula |
Rims manufacturer | 36-holeStrong |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | 14ga. Stainless |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Hydraformed Aluminum |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | MTB Riser |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | MTB Alloy |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless CH-918 |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)KMC Z50 |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | Cartridge |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 TeethSR Suntour |
Gear shift levers | Shimano ST-EF50 |
Rear gear set | 14 - 28 Teeth7-speed |
Norco Pinacle Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | 31.8 (millimeters) ClampShimano FD-C050 |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano RD-TX51D |
Fork material | Single |
Fork type | 63 (millimeters) TravelSR Suntour M2000N |
Other Specs of Norco Pinacle
Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
Pedals details | MTB Resin |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Norco MTB |
Seat post extension | Alloy Micro Adjust |

Merlin Taiga
General InfosModel | Taiga |
Manufacturer | Merlin |
Year of production | 1998 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Brushed |
Sizes | - 15 (inches)- 17 (inches)- 19 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 2.10 (inches) IRC PiranhaPro |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Shimano Deore LX LeversShimano Deore LX M-System Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Deore LX |
Rims manufacturer | 32-holeMavic 238 |
Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Double-buttedWheelsmith Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | 3Al and 2.5V Titanium and G4 Titanium |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Ritchey ForceLite |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Ritchey ForceLite |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aheadset Kontak DL-2 |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Shimano CN-IG70 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 107 (millimeters) SpindleShimano BB-UN51 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 24/34/46 TeethShimano Deore LX |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore LX RapidFire SL |
Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth8-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 CrownAluminum and magnesium |
Fork type | Rock Shox Indy XC |
Other Specs of Merlin Taiga
Component group sets | Shimano Deore LX |
Pedals details | Optional |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Bontrager |
Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) DiameterRitchey Expert |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Norco provided us with the latest version of its Pinacle bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Norco Pinacle Mountain bike here
- Get your Merlin Taiga manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Merlin Taiga Mountain bike here