Merlin NEWSBOY 2002 VS Kona UNIT 2-9 2008 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 LeversHayes HFX Comp Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Deore XT Disc |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-holeMavic X517/Open Pro |
| Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 14ga. Double-buttedWheelsmith 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) SpindleRace Face Taperlock ISIS |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 24/36/46 TeethRace Face Turbine LP ISIS |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano XTR RapidFire SL |
| Rear gear set | 12 - 34 Teeth9-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 CrownAluminum |
| 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) DiameterThomson Elite |
Kona Unit 2-9
General Infos| Model | Unit 2-9 |
| Manufacturer | Kona |
| Year of production | 2008 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice | -Orange |
| Sizes | - 16 (inches)- 18 (inches)- 19 (inches)- 20 (inches)- 22 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 29 X 2.10 (inches) Maxxis Ignitor |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 29 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Avid FR-5 Front and Avid FR- 5 Rear LeversAvid BB-7 Disc Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | KK Disc |
| Rims manufacturer | Sun EQ 2.3 29er |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | 14ga. DT Swiss Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Dedacciai COM 12.5 Butted Cromoly |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | FSA XC-282A OS |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | FSA OS-190LX |
| Headset size | TH |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | KMC Z610 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | FSA Mega EXO |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 32 TeethFSA V-Drive Mega EXO SS |
| Gear shift levers | Not Available |
| Rear gear set | 18 Teeth1-speed |
Kona Unit 2-9 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Not Available |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Not Available |
| Fork material | Unicrown |
| Fork type | Kona P2 29er Disc |
Other Specs of Kona Unit 2-9
| Component group sets | Single Speed Mix |
| Pedals details | Shimano PD-M505 |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | WTB Laser V Comp |
| Seat post extension | FSA FR-270 |
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 Kona Unit 2-9 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Kona Unit 2-9 Mountain bike here