Merlin NEWSBOY 2002 VS Mongoose ALTA SX 1996 specs comparison
Merlin Newsboy
General Infos| Model | Newsboy |
| Manufacturer | Merlin |
| Year of production | 2002 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Signature Satin Finish |
| Sizes |
- Not available |
| Sizes |
- Not available |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.00 (inches) and 700 X 23c Hutchinson Mosquito and Carbon Comp |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Hayes Hydraulic Disc Levers Hayes HFX Comp Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Deore XT Disc |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic X517/Open Pro |
| Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 14ga. Double-butted Wheelsmith Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | 3Al and 2.5V Titanium |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Kore Lite |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Thomson Elite |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Integrated Campagnolo Record Hiddenset |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-7700 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (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 levers | Shimano 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 type | Answer Manitou Mars Super |
Other Specs of Merlin Newsboy
| Component group sets | Shimano XTR |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Selle Italia Flite |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Thomson Elite |
Mongoose Alta SX
General Infos| Model | Alta SX |
| Manufacturer | Mongoose |
| Year of production | 1996 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
- dark blue -Brushed |
| Sizes |
- 14 (inches) - 15.5 (inches) - 17.5 (inches) - 19.5 (inches) - 22 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 1.95 (inches) Mongoose MTB Blackwall |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Mongoose 2-finger Alloy Levers Shimano Altus Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Not Available |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Araya GP-710 |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Mongoose C2 Aluminum Array |
| Frame type | Welded Aluminum |
| Handlebar construction | Mongoose Alloy |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Chromoly Mongoose Sport Rise |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Mongoose Sealed |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-IG31 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 110 (millimeters) Spindle YST |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 24/34/42 Teeth Shimano Alivio |
| Gear shift levers | Grip Shift SRT-400 |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth 7-speed |
Mongoose Alta SX Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters) Shimano Alivio Top-swing |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano STX |
| Fork material | Triple-clamp Crown Magnesium |
| Fork type | Rock Shox Quadra 21R |
Other Specs of Mongoose Alta SX
| Component group sets | Shimano Alivio |
| Pedals details | Mongoose Alloy |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Mongoose Dual Density |
| Seat post extension | 30.6 (millimeters) Diameter Mongoose Alloy Micro-adjust |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Merlin provided us with the latest version of its Newsboy bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Merlin Newsboy Mountain bike here
- Get your Mongoose Alta SX manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Mongoose Alta SX Mountain bike here