Merlin NEWSBOY 2002 VS Schwinn MESA 1998 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


Schwinn Mesa 1998 comparison online with competitors

Schwinn Mesa

General Infos
Model Mesa
Manufacturer Schwinn
Year of production 1998
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Color choice - Gloss Yellow and Black
-Gloss Black and Red
Sizes - 13 (inches)
- 15 (inches)
- 17 (inches)
- 19 (inches)
- 21 (inches)
- 23 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 1.95 (inches) Knobby
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Tektro Levers
Tektro 823A Linear-pull Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano RM40
Front: Formula Aluminum
Rims manufacturer 36-hole
Araya VP-20
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsChromoly Main Triangle and hi-tensile Steel Rear Stays
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionAluminum
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsSteel
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Steel

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeNot Available
Crankset parts and sizes 24/34/42 Teeth
Shimano Altus
Gear shift leversGrip Shift MRX-170
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
7-speed

Schwinn Mesa Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters)
Shimano Altus Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Alivio
Fork materialTriple-clamp
Fork typeRST 261

Other Specs of Schwinn Mesa

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsResin
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSchwinn Comfort
Seat post extensionKalloy Aluminum Micro-adjust


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