Scott ASPECT 45 2008 VS Merlin TAIGA 1997 specs comparison

Scott Aspect 45 2008 comparison online with competitors

Scott Aspect 45

General Infos
Model Aspect 45
Manufacturer Scott
Year of production 2008
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Color choice -Anthracite and Red and White
Sizes - Extra small
- Small
- Medium
- Large
- Extra large
Sizes - Extra small
- Small
- Medium
- Large
- Extra large

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.00 (inches) Scott Ozon
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano BL-M485 Hydraulic Levers
Shimano BL-M485 Hydraulic Disc Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano FH-RM65 Disc Centerlock
Front: Formula CL-51-ACT
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Rigida ZAC 19 SL
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheel 14ga.
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials6061 aluminum c
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionScott Comp
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsScott Comp
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Ritchey Logic

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
KMC Z72
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket typeShimano BB-UN26
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/44 Teeth
Shimano FC-M341
Gear shift leversShimano SL-MC40
Rear gear set 11 - 30 Teeth
8-speed

Scott Aspect 45 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Clamp On 31.8 (millimeters)
Shimano Acera
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Alivio
Fork materialSingle
Fork type 100 (millimeters) Travel
Suntour XCR

Other Specs of Scott Aspect 45

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsWellgo LU-910
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSCT-10 SL Aspect
Seat post extension 26.8 (millimeters) Diameter
Scott Team


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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