Merlin NEWSBOY 2002 VS Scott CONTESSA SCALE 2008 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


Scott Contessa Scale 2008 comparison online with competitors

Scott Contessa Scale

General Infos
Model Contessa Scale
Manufacturer Scott
Year of production 2008
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Color choice -Carbon and White and Pink
Sizes - Womens small
- womens medium
- womens large

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.25 (inches) Schwalbe Racing Ralph
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano XT Hydraulic Levers
Shimano XT Disc With 180 (millimeters) Rotor Front and Shimano XT Disc With 160 (millimeters) Rotor Rear Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesDT Swiss XR1 Disc Centerlock
Rims manufacturerDT Swiss XR1 Disc
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheelDT Swiss

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsCarbon
Frame typeMonocoque
Handlebar constructionScott MC Pro
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsScott Pro OS
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Ritchey Pro

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-HG53
Bottom bracket shell width73 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket typeShimano XT
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/44 Teeth
Shimano XT
Gear shift leversShimano XT
Rear gear set 11 - 34 Teeth
9-speed

Scott Contessa Scale Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Clamp On 34.9 (millimeters)
Shimano XT
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano XTR
Fork materialSingle
Fork type 80 (millimeters)
RockShox Reba SL

Other Specs of Scott Contessa Scale

Component group setsShimano XT
Pedals detailsShimano PD-M520
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatFizik Vitesse HP
Seat post extension 34.9 (millimeters) Diameter
Scott RC 03


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