Research Dynamics COYOTE TEAM 1996 VS Merlin TAIGA 1997 specs comparison
Research Dynamics Coyote Team
General Infos| Model | Coyote Team |
| Manufacturer | Research Dynamics |
| Year of production | 1996 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Brushed |
| Sizes |
- 12.5 (inches) - 15.5 (inches) - 17.5 (inches) - 18.5 (inches) - 19.5 (inches) |
| Sizes |
- 12.5 (inches) - 15.5 (inches) - 17.5 (inches) - 18.5 (inches) - 19.5 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 1.95 (inches) Kenda K-831 |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Tektro 371AP Levers Shimano Altus Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Not Available |
| Rims manufacturer | 36-hole Femco A5 |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Chromoly Main Triangle and hi-tensile Steel Rear Stays |
| Frame type | TIG-welded Steel |
| Handlebar construction | Hsin Lung MTB Steel |
| Handlebar extender | Polygon Alloy |
| Handlebar stem details | Hsin Lung MTS 31900 |
| Headset size | 1 (inches) Chin Haur CH90 |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) KMC UG-50 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 122 (millimeters) Spindle Chin Haur CH-46 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 24/34/42 Teeth Tracer |
| Gear shift levers | Grip Shift MRX-100 |
| Rear gear set | 13 - 28 Teeth 7-speed |
Research Dynamics Coyote Team Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull Suntour FD-XR15 |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano AceraX |
| Fork material | Triple-clamp Crown Aluminum and chromoly |
| Fork type | SR DuoTrack 7006 |
Other Specs of Research Dynamics Coyote Team
| Component group sets | Shimano AceraX |
| Pedals details | Wellgo LU-895 |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Velo VL-245 |
| Seat post extension | 26.2 (millimeters) Diameter Meng Jing |
Merlin Taiga
General Infos| Model | Taiga |
| Manufacturer | Merlin |
| Year of production | 1997 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Brushed |
| Sizes |
- 15 (inches) - 17 (inches) - 19 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.00 (inches) IRC PiranhaPro |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano Deore LX Levers Shimano Deore LX V-Brake Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Deore LX |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic 238 |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Double Butted Wheelsmith Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | 3Al and 2.5V Titanium and G-4 Titanium |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Ritchey ProLite |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Ritchey ForceLite |
| Headset size | 1 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 width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 107 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-UN51 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth Shimano Deore LX |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano 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 type | Rock Shox Indy C |
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) Diameter Ritchey Expert |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Research Dynamics provided us with the latest version of its Coyote Team bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Research Dynamics Coyote Team Mountain bike here
- Get your Merlin Taiga manual book version yo know further about this bike
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