Merlin NEWSBOY 2002 VS Raleigh M80 DISC 2003 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


Raleigh M80 Disc 2003 comparison online with competitors

Raleigh M80 Disc

General Infos
Model M80 Disc
Manufacturer Raleigh
Year of production 2003
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Color choice -Black and Grey
Sizes - 14 (inches)
- 16 (inches)
- 18 (inches)
- 20 (inches)
- 22 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.10 (inches) WTB VelociRaptor
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Deore Levers
Shimano BR-M475 Mechanical Disc Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano HB-M475
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Alex AL-DM18
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 14ga. Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials6061 T6 Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar construction 1.25 (inches) Rise
Aluminum
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsAluminum Threadless
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Zero Stack Threadless Tien Hsin ZST Retainer Bearing

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
SRAM PC-49
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeCartridge
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/44 Teeth
Shimano FC-M440
Gear shift leversShimano Deore
Rear gear set 11 - 32 Teeth
9-speed

Raleigh M80 Disc Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)
Shimano Deore LX
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore LX
Fork material Single Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork type 80 (millimeters) Travel
Rock Shox Judy TT

Other Specs of Raleigh M80 Disc

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsAluminum Cage With Clips & Straps
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatWTB SST X
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Aluminum Micro-adjust


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