Merlin NEWSBOY 2002 VS Diamondback REACTOR DUAL 2001 specs comparison
Merlin Newsboy
General Infos| Model | Newsboy |
| Manufacturer | Merlin |
| Year of production | 2002 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Signature Satin Finish |
| Sizes |
- Not available |
| Sizes |
- Not available |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.00 (inches) and 700 X 23c Hutchinson Mosquito and Carbon Comp |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Hayes Hydraulic Disc Levers Hayes HFX Comp Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Deore XT Disc |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic X517/Open Pro |
| Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 14ga. Double-butted Wheelsmith Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | 3Al and 2.5V Titanium |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Kore Lite |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Thomson Elite |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Integrated Campagnolo Record Hiddenset |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-7700 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 112.5 (millimeters) Spindle Race Face Taperlock ISIS |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 24/36/46 Teeth Race Face Turbine LP ISIS |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano XTR RapidFire SL |
| Rear gear set | 12 - 34 Teeth 9-speed |
Merlin Newsboy Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters) Shimano XTR |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano XTR GS |
| Fork material | Single Triple-clamp Crown Aluminum |
| Fork type | Answer Manitou Mars Super |
Other Specs of Merlin Newsboy
| Component group sets | Shimano XTR |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Selle Italia Flite |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Thomson Elite |
Diamondback Reactor Dual
General Infos| Model | Reactor Dual |
| Manufacturer | Diamondback |
| Year of production | 2001 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Team Scheme |
| Sizes |
- Medium - small |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.35 (inches) WTB MotoRaptor |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Koski #2520 Power Curve Levers Koski Brake Lite Pro Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Aluminum Disc |
| Rims manufacturer | 36-hole Alex AL-DM24 |
| Spoke nipples type | Aluminum Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | 7005 Aluminum With Replaceable Derailleur Hanger |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Koski Butted |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | DBR Dual |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Tange Seiki TG-3 |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 1/8 (inches) KMC Z9000 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | American |
| Bottom bracket type | 102 (millimeters) Spindle Sealed Cartridge |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth TruVativ Fire-SX |
| Gear shift levers | SRAM 7.0 Half Pipe |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth 9-speed |
Diamondback Reactor Dual Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters) Shimano Deore LX |
| Derailleur (Rear) | SRAM ESP 9.0 |
| Fork material | Triple-clamp Crown Aluminum |
| Fork type | 4.0 (inches) Travel Marzocchi Bomber Z-5 |
Other Specs of Diamondback Reactor Dual
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Pedals details | Wellgo MX Platform |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Koski Fastback |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Aluminum Micro-adjust |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Merlin provided us with the latest version of its Newsboy bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Merlin Newsboy Mountain bike here
- Get your Diamondback Reactor Dual manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Diamondback Reactor Dual Mountain bike here