Merlin NEWSBOY 2002 VS Marin BEAR VALLEY 2004 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 Bear Valley 2004 comparison online with competitors

Marin Bear Valley

General Infos
Model Bear Valley
Manufacturer Marin
Year of production 2004
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Color choice -Matte Valley
Sizes - 13 (inches)
- 15 (inches)
- 17 (inches)
- 18.5 (inches)
- 20 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 1.95 (inches) IRC Mythos
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Forged Alloy 3 Finger Levers
Forged Alloy With Linear Spring Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano Disc
Front: Shimano Disc 32
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Alex TA-19
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheel 15ga. Straight Gauge
DT Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials Double-butted
Chromoly
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar construction 1 (inches) Rise
Double Butted Alloy
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsCold Forged Threadless With 6 Rise
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless WTB Momentum Comp ST

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainShimano CN-HG53
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeTruVativ Cartridge
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/44 Teeth
TruVativ Five D
Gear shift leversShimano Deore RapidFire
Rear gear set 11 - 32 Teeth
9-speed

Marin Bear Valley Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Deore
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore
Fork materialNot Available
Fork type 80 (millimeters) Travel
Marzocchi MZ Comp

Other Specs of Marin Bear Valley

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsComposite With Alloy Cage
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatWTB Speed V Sport
Seat post extensionAlloy Micro-adjust


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