Merlin NEWSBOY 2002 VS Marin QUAKE 8.0 EX-C 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 Quake 8.0 EX-C 2001 comparison online with competitors

Marin Quake 8.0 EX-C

General Infos
Model Quake 8.0 EX-C
Manufacturer Marin
Year of production 2001
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Color choice -Matte Platinum
Sizes - 13 (inches)
- 15 (inches)
- 17 (inches)
- 18.5 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.25 (inches) IRC Back Country
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Avid Speed Dial 5 Levers
Hayes Mechanical Disc Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesOvation Pro Disc
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Rear: Ritchey OCR
Front: Ritchey Rock Comp
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
DT Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials7005 aluminum c
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar construction Rise
Aluminum
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsKoski Forged 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 Deore
Gear shift leversShimano Deore
Rear gear set 11 - 32 Teeth
9-speed

Marin Quake 8.0 EX-C Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Deore
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore LX SGS
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum
Fork type 4.0 (inches) Travel
Rock Shox Pyslo XC

Other Specs of Marin Quake 8.0 EX-C

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsBox Clipless
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSDG Grand Prix
Seat post extensionOvation Pro


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