Rocky Mountain FLOW F3.0 2005 VS Merlin TAIGA 1997 specs comparison

Rocky Mountain Flow F3.0 2005 comparison online with competitors

Rocky Mountain Flow F3.0

General Infos
Model Flow F3.0
Manufacturer Rocky Mountain
Year of production 2005
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Color choice -Powder
Sizes - 14 (inches)
- 15 (inches)
- 16.5 (inches)
- 18 (inches)
- 19 (inches)
Sizes - 14 (inches)
- 15 (inches)
- 16.5 (inches)
- 18 (inches)
- 19 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.35 (inches) Maxxis Minion
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Hayes HFX-9 Hydraulic Disc Front and Hayes HFX-9 Hydraulic Rear Levers
Hayes HFX-9 Hydraulic Disc Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano HB-M525 Disc
Front: RMB Thru-axle
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic EX 325 Disc
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheelDT Swiss Champion Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsEaston 7005 Custom RAD
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionRaceFace Evolve DH 31.8 (millimeters)
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsRace Face Evolve DH
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless FSA The Pig DH

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-HG53
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeRace Face Evolve XC
Crankset parts and sizesRaceFace Evolve XC X-Type
Gear shift leversShimano Deore RapidFire
Rear gear set9-speed

Rocky Mountain Flow F3.0 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Deore
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore LX
Fork material Single Crown
Aluminum
Fork type 120 (millimeters) Travel
Marzocchi DJ 3

Other Specs of Rocky Mountain Flow F3.0

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsWellgo Big Flats
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSDG Freeride
Seat post extensionRace Face Evolve


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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