K2 FLYING MONKEY 2002 VS Merlin NEWSBOY 1997 specs comparison
K2 Flying Monkey
General Infos| Model | Flying Monkey |
| Manufacturer | K2 |
| Year of production | 2002 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Matte Grey |
| Sizes |
- Large - medium - small |
| Sizes |
- Large - medium - small |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.25 (inches) Geax Blade |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Avid Speed Dial 5 Levers Avid Mechanical Disc Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Deore Disc |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole WTB Dual Duty |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 14ga. Straight Gauge Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | 7005 aluminum c |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | 1.25 (inches) Rise Aluminum |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | K2 Alloy 4-bolt |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Cane Creek Dozer |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-HG53 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | Alloy Cups Sealed Cartridge |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 Teeth Shimano FC-M440 |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore RapidFire SL |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth 9-speed |
K2 Flying Monkey Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Deore |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore |
| Fork material | Single Triple-clamp Crown Aluminum |
| Fork type | 3.15 (inches)-4.00 (inches) Adjustable Travel Answer Manitou Black Comp 8100 |
Other Specs of K2 Flying Monkey
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Pedals details | Chromoly Axle K2 Alloy |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | K2 Grab Bag |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Aluminum Micro-adjust |
Merlin Newsboy
General Infos| Model | Newsboy |
| Manufacturer | Merlin |
| Year of production | 1997 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Brushed |
| Sizes |
- 15 (inches) - 17 (inches) - 19 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.10 (inches) WTB VelociRaptor Kevlar |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano XTR Levers Shimano XTR V-Brake Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano XTR |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic 217 SUP |
| Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Double Butted Wheelsmith Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | 3Al and 2.5V Titanium |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Syncros Hardcore |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Syncros Hardcore |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Chris King NoThreadSet |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-IG90 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 112.5 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-M950 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 24/34/46 Teeth Shimano XTR M950-IG |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano XTR RapidFire SL |
| Rear gear set | 12 - 32 Teeth 8-speed |
Merlin Newsboy Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters) Shimano XTR |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano XTR SGS |
| Fork material | Triple-clamp Crown Magnesium |
| Fork type | Rock Shox Judy SL |
Other Specs of Merlin Newsboy
| Component group sets | Shimano XTR 950 |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Bontrager With Titanium Rails |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Syncros Pro Series Aluminum |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, K2 provided us with the latest version of its Flying Monkey bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of K2 Flying Monkey Mountain bike here
- Get your Merlin Newsboy manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Merlin Newsboy Mountain bike here