Research Dynamics COYOTE ALU 5 1994 VS Merlin TAIGA 1998 specs comparison

Research Dynamics Coyote Alu 5 1994 comparison online with competitors

Research Dynamics Coyote Alu 5

General Infos
Model Coyote Alu 5
Manufacturer Research Dynamics
Year of production 1994
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Color choice -Not found
Sizes - 15 (inches)
- 16 (inches)
- 17 (inches)
- 19 (inches)
- 20 (inches)
Sizes - 15 (inches)
- 16 (inches)
- 17 (inches)
- 19 (inches)
- 20 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tireCheng Shin 1060
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel sizeNot Available
Brakeset type Levers
Shimano M560 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Araya TM-18
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheelNot Available

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials Prolog 105
Aluminum
Frame typeWelded Aluminum
Handlebar constructionLeadtec LCH-685A-5
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsHL TDS-14-28.6 A-head Stem
Headset sizeNot Available

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainShimano HG-90
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeNot Available
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
Shimano M737
Gear shift leversGrip Shift SRT-500
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
8-speed

Research Dynamics Coyote Alu 5 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano M563
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano M737 SGS
Fork materialNot Available
Fork typeRST 460

Other Specs of Research Dynamics Coyote Alu 5

Component group setsShimano Deore XT and GripShift
Pedals detailsWellgo LU-936
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatVelo VL-209 ANC
Seat post extensionPolygon PM-313 Alloy 29.4 X 300 (millimeters)


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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