Merlin NEWSBOY 2002 VS Rocky Mountain FLOW 1 2011 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


Rocky Mountain Flow 1 2011 comparison online with competitors

Rocky Mountain Flow 1

General Infos
Model Flow 1
Manufacturer Rocky Mountain
Year of production 2011
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Color choice -White and pink
Sizes - Reg
- long

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.35 Maxxis High Roller SS
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Avid FR5 Levers
Avid BB5 Mechanical Disc Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: RMB DJ Disc
Front: RMB XC Disc
Rims manufacturerWTB FX28
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheelStainless Stainless

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsRAD 6061 Aluminum
Frame typeAluminum
Handlebar constructionRMb DJ
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsRMB FR 10-degree 40 (millimeters)
Headset sizeFSA Gravity SXE

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainKMC Z72
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeTruvativ Howitzer XR
Crankset parts and sizes 32/22t Teeth
TruVativ Blaze
Gear shift leversShimano Altus Rapid Fire
Rear gear set 11 - 32 Teeth
8-speed

Rocky Mountain Flow 1 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano FD-M190
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Alivio
Fork materialNot Available
Fork type 100 (millimeters) Travel
Marzocchi Dirt Jumper 3

Other Specs of Rocky Mountain Flow 1

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsRMB Low Pro Flat
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatRMB DJ
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
RMB XC


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