K2 ZED M 1999 VS Merlin NEWSBOY 1998 specs comparison

K2 Zed M 1999 comparison online with competitors

K2 Zed M

General Infos
Model Zed M
Manufacturer K2
Year of production 1999
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Color choice -KW Green
Sizes - Large
- medium
- small
- way big
Sizes - Large
- medium
- small
- way big

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.00 (inches) Geax Sedona 200
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Avid SD-1.9 L Levers
Avid SD-20 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano Deore LX
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Weinmann Zac 19
Spoke nipples typeAlloy Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Marwi Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsK2 Heritage 7005 Double-butted
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionTitec Enduro
Handlebar extenderTIG Alloy
Handlebar stem detailsK2 TIG Alloy
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Tange

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-HG72
Bottom bracket shell width73 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 113 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/44 Teeth
Shimano Deore LX
Gear shift leversShimano Deore LX
Rear gear set 11 - 32 Teeth
9-speed

K2 Zed M Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)
Shimano Deore LX
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore XT
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork type 3.0 (inches) Travel
K2 Smart Fork

Other Specs of K2 Zed M

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsK2 Clipless
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSDG Belair B17
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
K2 Alloy


Merlin Newsboy 1998 comparison online with competitors

Merlin Newsboy

General Infos
Model Newsboy
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) WTB VelociRaptor Kevlar
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano XTR Levers
Shimano XTR V-Brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano Deore XT
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic 217 SUP
Spoke nipples typeAlloy Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Double-butted
Wheelsmith Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials3Al and 2.5V Titanium
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionSyncros Hardcore
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsSyncros Hardcore
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Chris King NoThreadSet

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-HG90
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 112.5 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-M950
Crankset parts and sizes 24/34/46 Teeth
Shimano XTR M950
Gear shift leversShimano XTR RapidFire SL
Rear gear set 11 - 34 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
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork typeRock Shox Judy SL

Other Specs of Merlin Newsboy

Component group setsShimano XTR
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatBontrager With Titanium Rails
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Syncros Hardcore Aluminum


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