Specialized ROCKHOPPER SL COMP 29 2010 VS Merlin TAIGA 1997 specs comparison

Specialized Rockhopper SL Comp 29 2010 comparison online with competitors

Specialized Rockhopper SL Comp 29

General Infos
Model Rockhopper SL Comp 29
Manufacturer Specialized
Year of production 2010
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Color choice -Red
Sizes - 15 (inches)
- 17 (inches)
- 19 (inches)
- 21 (inches)
- 23 (inches)
Sizes - 15 (inches)
- 17 (inches)
- 19 (inches)
- 21 (inches)
- 23 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire29 X 2.00 (inches) Specialized Fast Trak LK Control
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size29 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Avid Juicy 3 SL Levers
Avid Juicy 3 SL Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesForged Alloy Disc
Rims manufacturerAlex RHD-29
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheel 14ga.
Stainless

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsSpecialized M4 ORE Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionAlloy Riser
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem details3D Forged
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Integrated Campy Type

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
KMC X-9
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeShimano ES-25
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/44 Teeth
Shimano FC-M442
Gear shift leversShimano SL-M590 Rapidfire Plus
Rear gear set 11 - 34 Teeth
9-speed

Specialized Rockhopper SL Comp 29 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top Swing and bottom Pull
Shimano Deore
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano SLX RD-M662 SGS Shadow
Fork materialNot Available
Fork type 80 (millimeters)
RockShox Tora S-Lite 29er

Other Specs of Specialized Rockhopper SL Comp 29

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsAlloy
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSpecialized XC Body Geometry
Seat post extension 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter
Alloy Double Bolt


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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