Merlin NEWSBOY 2002 VS Gary Fisher MARLIN 2003 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


Gary Fisher Marlin 2003 comparison online with competitors

Gary Fisher Marlin

General Infos
Model Marlin
Manufacturer Gary Fisher
Year of production 2003
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Color choice - Black and Yellow Metallic
-Black and Slate Blue Metallic
Sizes - 13 (inches)
- 15.5 (inches)
- 17.5 (inches)
- 19 (inches)
- 21 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.10 (inches) IRC Mythos XC
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Aluminum Linear-pull Levers
Aluminum Linear-pull Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Q and R
Aluminum
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Bontrager Corvair
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 14ga. Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsAluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionBontrager Crowbar Sport
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsBontrager Sport
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aluminum

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-IG31
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeShimano BB-LP28
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
Shimano FC-M340
Gear shift leversShimano Alivio
Rear gear set 11 - 32 Teeth
9-speed

Gary Fisher Marlin Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Alivio
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore SGS
Fork material Single Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork type 80 (millimeters) Travel
Answer Manitou Six

Other Specs of Gary Fisher Marlin

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsAluminum Platform
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatFisher ATB
Seat post extensionBontrager Sport


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