Merlin NEWSBOY 2002 VS Kona FIRE MOUNTAIN 2007 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


Kona Fire Mountain 2007 comparison online with competitors

Kona Fire Mountain

General Infos
Model Fire Mountain
Manufacturer Kona
Year of production 2007
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Color choice -Grey
Sizes - 14 (inches)
- 16 (inches)
- 18 (inches)
- 20 (inches)
- 22 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 1.90 (inches) CST Crusader
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Avid FR-5 Levers
Hayes MX-4 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano FH-M475 Disc
Front: Formula
Rims manufacturerRigida ZAC-19SL
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheel 14ga.
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsKona 7005 Butted Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionKona Riser
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsKona Control
Headset sizeRitchey LB Plus

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainShimano IG-70
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeChin Haur CH-46
Crankset parts and sizes 24/34/42 Teeth
Suntour CW-XR170NPB
Gear shift leversShimano Alivio
Rear gear set 11 - 32 Teeth
8-speed

Kona Fire Mountain Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Tourney
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Acera-x
Fork material Single Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork type 100 (millimeters) Travel
Rock Shox Dart 1

Other Specs of Kona Fire Mountain

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsWellgo LU-C3
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatWTB Speed V Sport SE
Seat post extensionKona Thumb


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