1991-1999 Bicycle Specifications (Bike Specs)

Merlin Taiga

Distributed by:
Merlin Metalworks, Inc.
40 Smith Place
Cambridge, MA. 02138
Phone: (617) 661-6688

Country of Origin: USA
Sizes Available: 15, 17 (tested), and 19 inches, (measured center to center)
Weight: Frame, 3.66 lbs.; Fork, 3.18 lbs.; Bike, 24.36 lbs.
Frame: Merlin 325/G4 titanium tubeset; Rock Shox Quadra 21R suspension fork, 1 1/8" Oversized

Wheelbase -- 41.75 in.; 106.04 cm
Seat tube -- 19.5 in., 49.53 cm (actual, center to top of seat tube)
Top tube -- 23.25 in.; 59.05 cm (effective)
Head angle -- 71 degrees
Seat angle -- 73 degrees
Chainstays -- 16.625 in.; 42.22 cm
Bottom bracket height -- 12.125 in.; 30.79 cm
Fork rake -- 1.5 in.; 3.81 cm
Trail -- 2.88 in.; 7.31 cm

Component Highlights: Shimano Deore XT core group with Shimano Deore Lx crankset and brakes; Shimano Hyperdrive-C 42/32/22T aluminum (outer) chainrings and 11-28T eight speed cassette; Grip Shift SRT 600 shifters; Dia-Compe PC-11 brake levers, and S-Series Aheadset aluminum headset; Mavic M-231 aluminum rims, 32 hole; Wheelsmith XL15 butted 15 gauge stainless spokes, alloy nipples; IRC Piranhapro 26x2.0 tires; Control Tech aluminum 350 mm seat post; Sella San Marco T Strada Pro titanium saddle; Control Tech 12.5 cm aluminum stem, 23" aluminum bars, and aluminum bar ends