Specialized HARDROCK XC 2008 VS Merlin TAIGA 1998 specs comparison
Specialized Hardrock XC
General Infos| Model | Hardrock XC |
| Manufacturer | Specialized |
| Year of production | 2008 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
- Black and Red - Brown and Silver -Black Keyline |
| Sizes |
- 13 - 15 - 17 - 19 - 21 |
| Sizes |
- 13 - 15 - 17 - 19 - 21 |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.00 (inches) Specialized Fast LK Sport |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Promax Aliminum Levers ProMax Linear-pull Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Specialized Forged Alloy Freewheel Front: Specialized Forged Alloy |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Alex Z-1000 |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | 15ga. Straight Gauge Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | A1 Premium Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Hi-tensile Steel |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Alloy A-Head |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Threadless |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) KMC Z7 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 125 (millimeters) Spindle Square Taper TH Cartridge |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 24/34/42 Teeth Shimano FX-TX70 |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano RS-43 Revo Twist |
| Rear gear set | 13 - 34 Teeth 7-speed |
Specialized Hardrock XC Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Clamp On 34.9 (millimeters) Shimano FD-C050 |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Altus |
| Fork material | Single |
| Fork type | 80 (millimeters) RST Capa T26 |
Other Specs of Specialized Hardrock XC
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Pedals details | Specialized Steel |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Specialized XC |
| Seat post extension | 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter Two-bolt Alloy Micro-Adjust |
Merlin Taiga
General Infos| Model | Taiga |
| Manufacturer | Merlin |
| Year of production | 1998 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Brushed |
| Sizes |
- 15 (inches) - 17 (inches) - 19 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.10 (inches) IRC PiranhaPro |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano Deore LX Levers Shimano Deore LX M-System Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Deore LX |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic 238 |
| Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Double-butted Wheelsmith Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | 3Al and 2.5V Titanium and G4 Titanium |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Ritchey ForceLite |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Ritchey ForceLite |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aheadset Kontak DL-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 | 24/34/46 Teeth Shimano Deore LX |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano 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 type | Rock Shox Indy XC |
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, Specialized provided us with the latest version of its Hardrock XC bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Specialized Hardrock XC Mountain bike here
- Get your Merlin Taiga manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Merlin Taiga Mountain bike here