Merlin NEWSBOY 2002 VS Dirt Research VOYAGEURS AL 1995 specs comparison

Merlin Newsboy 2002 comparison online with competitors

Merlin Newsboy

General Infos
Model Newsboy
Manufacturer Merlin
Year of production 2002
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Color choice -Signature Satin Finish
Sizes - Not available
Sizes - Not available

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.00 (inches) and 700 X 23c Hutchinson Mosquito and Carbon Comp
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Hayes Hydraulic Disc Levers
Hayes HFX Comp Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano Deore XT Disc
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic X517/Open Pro
Spoke nipples typeAlloy Nipples
Spoke wheel 14ga. Double-butted
Wheelsmith Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials3Al and 2.5V Titanium
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionKore Lite
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsThomson Elite
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Integrated Campagnolo Record Hiddenset

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-7700
Bottom bracket shell width68 (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 leversShimano 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 typeAnswer Manitou Mars Super

Other Specs of Merlin Newsboy

Component group setsShimano XTR
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSelle Italia Flite
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Thomson Elite


Dirt Research Voyageurs AL 1995 comparison online with competitors

Dirt Research Voyageurs AL

General Infos
Model Voyageurs AL
Manufacturer Dirt Research
Year of production 1995
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Color choice -Jewel green
Sizes - 16 (inches)
- 18 (inches)
- 19 (inches)
- 20 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire Rear: 26 X 1.95 (inches) Tioga Psycho Kevlar
Front: 26 X 2.10 (inches) Tioga Psycho Kevlar
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Deore XT Levers
Shimano Deore XT M-System Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesWhite Industries Precision With Tracker Front
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic 217 SUP
Spoke nipples typeAlloy Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Union Titanium

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsEaston Varilite ProGram
Frame typeWelded Aluminum
Handlebar constructionDirt Research 140g Alloy
Handlebar extenderDirt Research Alloy
Handlebar stem detailsDirt Research Threadless Alloy
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Tioga Master DL

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
KMC SS-90
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeNot Available
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
Shimano Deore XT HyperDrive-C
Gear shift leversShimano Deore XT RapidFire Plus
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
8-speed

Dirt Research Voyageurs AL Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)
Shimano Deore XT Compact Drive
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore XT GS
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Magnesium
Fork typeRock Shox Judy SL

Other Specs of Dirt Research Voyageurs AL

Component group setsShimano Deore XT
Pedals detailsShimano PD-M747 SPD
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seat Vanadium Rails
Dirt Research
Seat post extension 27.0 (millimeters) Diameter
Dirt Research


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