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1996 Merlin Taiga

Mountain bike, front suspension bicycle from the Velopedia specification archive.

Original MSRP
$2,375.00
Sizes
15", 17", 19"
Colors
Satin
Weight
24.4
Archive ID
58565
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Frameset

Frame ConstructionWelded titanium
Frame MaterialMTS325 titanium, seamless w/6Al/4V titanium dropouts
ForkRock Shox Quadra 21R
Fork MaterialMagnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear ShockN/A

Drivetrain

Component GroupShimano Deore XT/LX
ShiftersGrip Shift SRT-600
Front DerailleurShimano Deore XT, top-pull/clamp-on 35.0 mm
Rear DerailleurShimano Deore XT GS
CranksetShimano Deore LX, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom BracketShimano BB-UN71, 103 mm spindle
BB Shell Width68mm English
Rear Cogs8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainShimano CN-IG70, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsNot included

Brakes

BrakesShimano Deore LX M-System brakes, Dia-Compe PC-11 levers

Cockpit & Contact Points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset SA-2
HandlebarTitec 175g
Handlebar ExtensionsNot included
StemTitec chromoly
SaddleSelle San Marco Bontrager, chromoly rails
SeatpostTitec AL-235, 27.2 mm diameter

Wheels & Tires

RimsMavic 238, 32-hole
SpokesWheelsmith stainless steel, 2.0mm double butted
Spoke NipplesAlloy nipples
Front Tire26 x 2.00" IRC PiranhaPro
Wheel Size26" wheels

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