Merlin NEWSBOY 2002 VS Marin INDIAN FIRE TRAIL 2001 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 Indian Fire Trail 2001 comparison online with competitors

Marin Indian Fire Trail

General Infos
Model Indian Fire Trail
Manufacturer Marin
Year of production 2001
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Color choice -Gloss Pearl White
Sizes - 15 (inches)
- 17 (inches)
- 18.5 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.10 (inches) IRC Notos XC
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Avid Speed Dial 7 Levers
Avid Single Digit 7 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesDT Swiss Onyx
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic X225
Spoke nipples typeAluminum Nipples
Spoke wheel 1.8 (millimeters) Double-butted
DT Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsColumbus Altec 2
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionOvation Flat Aluminum
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsOvation Butted Alloy
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless WTB Momentum Comp AL Grease Guard

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
SRAM PC-59
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeSealed Cartridge
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/44 Teeth
Shimano XT
Gear shift leversShimano XT RapidFire SL
Rear gear set 12 - 34 Teeth
9-speed

Marin Indian Fire Trail Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano XT
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore XTR
Fork materialTriple-clamp
Fork typeManitou Mars Elite

Other Specs of Marin Indian Fire Trail

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsShimano PD-M536 SPD
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatWTB SST Speed V Comp
Seat post extensionOvation Pro


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