Merlin NEWSBOY 2002 VS Jamis KOMODO FX 1.0 2005 specs comparison

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 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

Jamis Komodo FX 1.0

General Infos

Model	Komodo FX 1.0
Manufacturer	Jamis
Year of production	2005
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Color choice	-Silver
Sizes	- 14 (inches) - 16.5 (inches) - 18.5 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	26 X 2.30 (inches) Hutchinson Spider
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type	Tektro RT 354A Front and Tektro RT354A Rear Levers Tektro Aquila Mechanical Disc Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Formula
Rims manufacturer	32-hole Alex DP-20
Spoke nipples type	Brass Nipples
Spoke wheel	14ga. Straight Gauge WTB Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	7005 aluminum c
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	Aluminum
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	Aluminum
Headset size	1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Tien Hsin

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-HG73
Bottom bracket shell width	68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type	113 (millimeters) Spindle TruVativ ISIS DH
Crankset parts and sizes	26/36 Teeth TruVativ Hussefelt
Gear shift levers	Shimano Alivio
Rear gear set	11 - 32 Teeth 8-speed

Jamis Komodo FX 1.0 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Top-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters) SRAM X.7
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano Deore
Fork material	Single Crown Aluminum and magnesium
Fork type	130 (millimeters) Travel SR Duro D

Other Specs of Jamis Komodo FX 1.0

Component group sets	Mountain Mix
Pedals details	Aluminum Platform
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	WTB Power V
Seat post extension	27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Aluminum Micro-adjust