Norco XFR 3 2011 VS Merlin TAIGA 1997 specs comparison

Norco XFR 3 2011 comparison online with competitors

Norco XFR 3

General Infos
Model XFR 3
Manufacturer Norco
Year of production 2011
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Color choice -Matte Charcoal
Sizes - 14.5. 16 (inches)
- 18 (inches)
- 20 (inches)
- 22 (inches)
Sizes - 14.5. 16 (inches)
- 18 (inches)
- 20 (inches)
- 22 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire700 X 32c Continental Double Fighter II
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Tektro 360A Levers
Hayes MX4 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano Deore FH-M525 Disc
Front: Formula DC20
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Double Wall Alloy
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheelStainless

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsAlloy
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionNorco Riser Bar
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsNorco
Headset sizeFSA No.11N Semi-cartridge

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainKMC Z72
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeFSA BB-7420ST
Crankset parts and sizes 28/38/48 Teeth
FSA Dyna Drive
Gear shift leversSRAM X.4
Rear gear set 11 - 32 Teeth
8-speed

Norco XFR 3 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Altus FD-M191
Derailleur (Rear)SRAM X.4
Fork materialSingle
Fork type 75 (millimeters) Travel
SR Suntour NVX

Other Specs of Norco XFR 3

Component group setsSRAM Mix
Pedals detailsWellgo Alloy Body With Steel Cage
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatNorco Urban Stealth
Seat post extensionNorco


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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