Norco RYDE 2004 VS Merlin TAIGA 1996 specs comparison

Norco Ryde 2004 comparison online with competitors

Norco Ryde

General Infos
Model Ryde
Manufacturer Norco
Year of production 2004
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Color choice -Black
Sizes - Pro
- Pro XL
Sizes - Pro
- Pro XL

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire Rear: 26 X 2.35 (inches) Kenda K-887
Front: 26 X 2.35 (inches) Kenda K-877
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Tektro MT-2.0 Levers
Tektro 832AL Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano HB-M475
Rims manufacturer 36-hole
Strong MX-22
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 14ga. Straight Gauge
Chun Nan UCP

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials7005 aluminum c
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionAluminum
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsAluminum Threadless
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Integrated FSA TH-872 Semi Cartridge

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
KMC IG-31
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeKue Q Z-2000
Crankset parts and sizes 36 Teeth
Kue Q Z-2000 Tubular Chromoly
Gear shift leversShimano Alivio RapidFire
Rear gear set 11 - 32 Teeth
8-speed

Norco Ryde Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Chain Retention Device
DMR Chainguide
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Acera RD-MC-20
Fork material Single Crown
Aluminum
Fork type 100 (millimeters) Travel
Marzocchi MZ Race

Other Specs of Norco Ryde

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsVictor VP-565
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatVelo VL-7015
Seat post extension 30.0 (millimeters) Diameter
Kalloy SP-243


Merlin Taiga 1996 comparison online with competitors

Merlin Taiga

General Infos
Model Taiga
Manufacturer Merlin
Year of production 1996
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Color choice -Satin
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 Dia-Compe PC-11 Levers
Shimano Deore LX M-System Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesNot Available
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 materials Seamless With 6Al and 4V Titanium Dropouts
MTS325 Titanium
Frame typeWelded Titanium
Handlebar constructionTitec 175g
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsTitec Chromoly
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 103 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-UN71
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
Shimano Deore LX
Gear shift leversGrip 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 typeRock Shox Quadra 21R

Other Specs of Merlin Taiga

Component group setsShimano Deore XT and LX
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seat Chromoly Rails
Selle San Marco Bontrager
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Titec AL-235


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