Merlin NEWSBOY 2002 VS Marin PINE MOUNTAIN 2008 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 Pine Mountain 2008 comparison online with competitors

Marin Pine Mountain

General Infos
Model Pine Mountain
Manufacturer Marin
Year of production 2008
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Color choice -Gloss Brick
Sizes - 17 (inches)
- 19 (inches)
- 20.5 (inches)
- 22 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire29 X 2.10 (inches) WTb Prowler SL Race
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size29 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Avid Juicy 3 Levers
Avid Juicy 3 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: WTB LaserDisc Lite Single Duty
Front: WTB LaserDisc Lite
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
WTB LaserDisc Trail 29 (inches)
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheel 15ga.
WTB Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials Triple Butted
4130 Chromoly
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar construction6061 Alloy OS Riser
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsFSA OS-150
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) FSA TH-857

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainShimano HG40
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeTruVativ Giga X Pipe
Crankset parts and sizes 32 Teeth
Truvativ Stylo 1.1G Singlespeed
Gear shift leversNot Available
Rear gear set 20 Teeth
1-speed

Marin Pine Mountain Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Not Available
Derailleur (Rear)Not Available
Fork material Single Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork type 100 (millimeters) Travel
RockShox Reba Dual Air

Other Specs of Marin Pine Mountain

Component group setsSingle Speed Mix
Pedals detailsShimano M520
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatWTB Laser V Comp
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
FSA SLK Carbon


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