Merlin NEWSBOY 2002 VS Kona MT. SHOCK LAVA DOME 1993 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 Mt. Shock Lava Dome 1993 comparison online with competitors

Kona Mt. Shock Lava Dome

General Infos
Model Mt. Shock Lava Dome
Manufacturer Kona
Year of production 1993
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Color choice -Not found
Sizes - 14
- 16
- 18
- 19
- 20

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tireJoe Murray A Drive and B Drive
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel sizeNot Available
Brakeset type Levers
Shimano Exage ES Cantilevers and Deore DX Levers Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano Cassette
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Bontrager BCX-1
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheelNot Available

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsTange DB Chrome-moly
Frame typeTIG-welded Steel
Handlebar constructionKona 165 Aluminum
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsJoe Murray Velocity DB
Headset sizeNot Available

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainShimano Hyperglide
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeNot Available
Crankset parts and sizes 26/36/46 Teeth
Sugino Fuse 450
Gear shift leversShimano Deore DX Thumbshifters
Rear gear set 13 - 30 Teeth
7-speed

Kona Mt. Shock Lava Dome Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Exage ES
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Exage ES
Fork materialNot Available
Fork typeRock Shox Quadra

Other Specs of Kona Mt. Shock Lava Dome

Component group setsShimano Exage ES
Pedals detailsLXT Aluminum
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatKona Race Light
Seat post extensionKalloy SP-242


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