Merlin NEWSBOY 2002 VS KHS ALITE 2000 2000 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


KHS Alite 2000 2000 comparison online with competitors

KHS Alite 2000

General Infos
Model Alite 2000
Manufacturer KHS
Year of production 2000
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Color choice -Black
Sizes - 15 (inches)
- 17 (inches)
- 19 (inches)
- 21 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 1.95 (inches) IRC Mythos XC Kevlar
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Power Tools Linear Pull Levers
Power Tools Linear Pull Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano RM-40
Rims manufacturerMavic 221
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheel Double-butted
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsReynolds 7005 Double Butted Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionKore Lite Bar 1
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsKore Lite 2
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aluminum

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
KMC Z9000
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeTien Hsin Cartridge
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/44 Teeth
SR MD350
Gear shift leversShimano Deore
Rear gear set 11 - 32 Teeth
9-speed

KHS Alite 2000 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Deore
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore SGS
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork type 3.0 (inches) Travel
Rock Shox Jett XC

Other Specs of KHS Alite 2000

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsAluminum Cage With Clips & Straps
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatKHS Padded
Seat post extensionKalloy SP-242


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