Specialized HARDROCK PRO DISC 2009 VS Merlin TAIGA 1997 specs comparison

Specialized Hardrock Pro Disc 2009 comparison online with competitors

Specialized Hardrock Pro Disc

General Infos
Model Hardrock Pro Disc
Manufacturer Specialized
Year of production 2009
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Color choice - Gloss Charcoal
- Gloss White
- Satin SIlver
-Gloss Blue
Sizes - 13 (inches)
- 15 (inches)
- 17 (inches)
- 19 (inches)
- 21 (inches)
- 23 (inches)
Sizes - 13 (inches)
- 15 (inches)
- 17 (inches)
- 19 (inches)
- 21 (inches)
- 23 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.00 (inches) Specialized Fast Trak LK Sport
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Tektro Auriga Comp Levers
Tektro Auriga Comp Hydraulic Disc Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Specialized Forged Alloy
Front: Specialized Hi Lo Disc
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Specialized RHD
Spoke nipples typeAlloy
Spoke wheel 15ga.
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsSpecialized A1 Premium Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionSpecialized Alloy Riser
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsSpecialized 3D
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainKMC X8
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters)
Bottom bracket type 113 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-ES25
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
Shimano FC-M36108 With Chainguard
Gear shift leversShimano SL-M360 RapidFire
Rear gear set 11 - 32 Teeth
8-speed

Specialized Hardrock Pro Disc Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Altus
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Alivio
Fork material Single Crown
Alloy
Fork type 80 (millimeters) Travel
RockShox Dart 3 SL

Other Specs of Specialized Hardrock Pro Disc

Component group setsShimano Mix
Pedals detailsAlloy Cage
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSpecialized BG Indie XC
Seat post extension 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter
Specialized Alloy Two Bolt


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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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