Trek SKYE 2011 VS Merlin TAIGA 1998 specs comparison

Trek Skye 2011 comparison online with competitors

Trek Skye

General Infos
Model Skye
Manufacturer Trek
Year of production 2011
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Color choice -Mermaid and Crystal Pearl White
Sizes - Womens 13 (inches)
- womens 16 (inches)
- womens 19.5 (inches)
Sizes - Womens 13 (inches)
- womens 16 (inches)
- womens 19.5 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.0 (inches) Bontrager LT3
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Tektro CL-530-TS Levers
Tektro V Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Formula FM31
Front: Formula FM21
Rims manufacturer 36-hole
Bontrager 550
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheelNot Available

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsAlloy
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionBontrager Approved Riser
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsBontrager Approved
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Semi Integrated

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainNot Available
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeNot Available
Crankset parts and sizes 28/38/48 Teeth
Shimano 131
Gear shift leversSRAM MRX
Rear gear set 13 - 34 Teeth
7-speed

Trek Skye Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano TX51
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano TX31
Fork materialSingle
Fork type 63 (millimeters) Travel
SR Suntour M-2025

Other Specs of Trek Skye

Component group setsShimano Mix
Pedals detailsWellgo Nylon Platform
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatBontager SSR WSD
Seat post extension 31.6 (millimeters) Diameter
Bontrager SSR


Merlin Taiga 1998 comparison online with competitors

Merlin Taiga

General Infos
Model Taiga
Manufacturer Merlin
Year of production 1998
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Color choice -Brushed
Sizes - 15 (inches)
- 17 (inches)
- 19 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.10 (inches) IRC PiranhaPro
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Deore LX Levers
Shimano Deore LX M-System Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano Deore LX
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic 238
Spoke nipples typeAlloy Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Double-butted
Wheelsmith Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials3Al and 2.5V Titanium and G4 Titanium
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionRitchey ForceLite
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsRitchey ForceLite
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aheadset Kontak DL-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 24/34/46 Teeth
Shimano Deore LX
Gear shift leversShimano 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 typeRock Shox Indy XC

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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