Merlin NEWSBOY 2002 VS Marin ALPINE TRAIL 29ER 2011 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


Marin Alpine Trail 29er 2011 comparison online with competitors

Marin Alpine Trail 29er

General Infos
Model Alpine Trail 29er
Manufacturer Marin
Year of production 2011
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Color choice -White
Sizes - 17
- 19
- 20.5
- 22

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire29 X 2.2'' Continental Race King
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size29 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Forged Alloy 3 Finger Levers
Hayes MX4 Mechanical Disc Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesAlloy Double Sealed
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Alex TD-20
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheel 14ga.
WTB Stainless

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials6061 Double Butted Aluminum
Frame typeAluminum
Handlebar constructionDouble Butted 6061 Alloy
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsMarin OS Alloy
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) FSA

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainShimano HG53
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeTruvativ Sealed Cartridge
Crankset parts and sizes 44/32/22t Teeth
TruVativ Blaze 3.0
Gear shift leversShimano Alivio
Rear gear set 11 - 34 Teeth
9-speed

Marin Alpine Trail 29er Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Alivio
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Alivio
Fork materialNot Available
Fork type 100 (millimeters) Travel
Rock Shox Dart 3

Other Specs of Marin Alpine Trail 29er

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsComposite
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatWTB Vigo Sport
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Comp Alloy Micro Adjust


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