Bicycle Archive · Specification reportBicycle Archive · Specification reportVelopedia Archive ID 71623
| Model year | 1998 |
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| Brand | Merlin |
| Model | Taiga |
| Bicycle type | Mountain bike, front suspension |
| Archive ID | 71623 |
| Original MSRP | $2,300.00 |
| Colors | Brushed |
| Sizes | 15", 17", 19" |
| Weight | 23.4 lb |
| Frame construction | TIG-welded |
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| Frame material | 3Al/2.5V titanium/G4 titanium |
| Fork | Rock Shox Indy XC |
| Fork material | Aluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown |
| Rear shock | N/A |
| Component group | Shimano Deore LX |
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| Shifters | Shimano Deore LX RapidFire SL |
| Front derailleur | Shimano Deore LX top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 35.0mm |
| Rear derailleur | Shimano Deore LX SGS |
| Crankset | Shimano Deore LX, 24/34/46 teeth |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano BB-UN51, 107mm spindle |
| BB shell width | 68mm English |
| Rear cogs | 8-speed, 11 - 34 teeth |
| Chain | Shimano CN-IG70, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | Not included |
| Brakes | Shimano Deore LX M-System brakes, Shimano Deore LX levers |
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| Headset | 1 1/8" threadless Aheadset Kontak DL-2 |
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| Handlebar | Ritchey ForceLite |
| Handlebar extensions | Not included |
| Stem | Ritchey ForceLite |
| Saddle | Bontrager |
| Seatpost | Ritchey Expert, 27.2mm diameter |
| Hubs | Shimano Deore LX |
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| Rims | Mavic 238, 32-hole |
| Spokes | Wheelsmith stainless steel, 2.0mm double-butted |
| Spoke nipples | Alloy nipples |
| Front tire | 26 x 2.10" IRC PiranhaPro |
| Wheel size | 26" wheels |
| Top tube | 584.2 mm |
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| Head-tube angle | 71° |
| Seat-tube angle | 73° |
| Chainstay / rear center | 429.3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1064.3 mm |
| Fork offset / rake | 40.6 mm |
Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on October 3, 2026.