Merlin NEWSBOY 2002 VS KHS ALITE 3000 2006 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 |
KHS Alite 3000
General Infos| Model | Alite 3000 |
| Manufacturer | KHS |
| Year of production | 2006 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Flat saharan sand |
| Sizes |
- 15 (inches) - 17 (inches) - 19 (inches) - 21 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | Kevlar Bead 26 X 2.10 (inches) John Tomac Nevegal 120TPI |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | +ÿ 6 (inches) Rotors Brakes Avid FR-5 Levers Avid BB-5 Mechanical Disc |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano M475 Rear Disc Front: Alloy Disc |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Disc Specific Weinmann Taurus 2000 Doublewall |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 14ga. Straight Gauge Black |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | DB Alloy 7005 |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Truvativ L.E. Riserbar +ÿ31.8 |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | Truvativ XR 3D +ÿ31.8 |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Integrated WTB ZSS |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) KMC Z9000 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | TruVativ Power Spline |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 44/32/22 Alloy 44T Teeth Truvativ Blaze CR-05-BZ-A1 |
| Gear shift levers | Sram X.7 |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth 9-speed |
KHS Alite 3000 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Sram X-Gen |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Sram X.9 |
| Fork material | Not Available |
| Fork type | 100 (millimeters) RockShox J3 |
Other Specs of KHS Alite 3000
| Component group sets | SRAM X.9/mix |
| Pedals details | VP-M31 Clipless |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | WTB Pure V Comp |
| Seat post extension | Q2 |
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 KHS Alite 3000 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for KHS Alite 3000 Mountain bike here