Merlin NEWSBOY 2002 VS Kona STUFF 2011 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

Kona STUFF

General Infos

Model	STUFF
Manufacturer	Kona
Year of production	2011
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Color choice	-Matt white
Sizes	- 13 (inches) - 14 (inches) - 16 (inches) - 17 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	Rear: 26 X 2.35 (inches) Maxxis High Roller Front: 26 X 2.35 (inches) Maxxis DHF
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type	Shimano M445 Levers Shimano M445 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Rear: Shimano M475 Front: Formula Disc
Rims manufacturer	Alex DM-24
Spoke nipples type	Not Available
Spoke wheel	14ga. Stainless Stainless

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	Kona Clump 7005 Aluminum
Frame type	Aluminum
Handlebar construction	Kona OB and DH Riser
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	Kona OB and DH
Headset size	FSA

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	Shimano HG40
Bottom bracket shell width	Not Available
Bottom bracket type	RPM ISIS DH
Crankset parts and sizes	Guard and 36/24 Teeth FSA Step Up
Gear shift levers	Shimano Altus
Rear gear set	11 - 32 Teeth 8-speed

Kona STUFF Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Shimano Alivio
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano Deore
Fork material	Not Available
Fork type	100 (millimeters) Travel Marzocchi DJ2

Other Specs of Kona STUFF

Component group sets	Shimano Mix
Pedals details	Kona Jackshit
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Kona DJ
Seat post extension	Kona Double Clamp