Merlin NEWSBOY 2002 VS Specialized HARDROCK DISC 2009 specs comparison

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 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

Specialized Hardrock Disc

General Infos

Model	Hardrock Disc
Manufacturer	Specialized
Year of production	2009
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Color choice	- Gloss Green - Satin Black -Gloss Burgundy
Sizes	- 13 (inches) - 15 (inches) - 17 (inches) - 19 (inches) - 21 (inches) - 23 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	26 X 2.00 (inches) Specialized Fast Trak LK Sport
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type	Shimano EF-50 Levers Tektro IOX Disc With 6 (inches) Rotor Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Specialized Forged Alloy
Rims manufacturer	32-hole Specialized HRD SW
Spoke nipples type	Brass Nipples
Spoke wheel	15ga. Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	Specialized A1 Premium Aluminum
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	Specialized Hi-Ten Low Riser
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	Specialized Forged Alloy
Headset size	1 1/8 (inches) Specialized Loose Ball

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	KMC Z7
Bottom bracket shell width	68 (millimeters)
Bottom bracket type	122.5 (millimeters) Spindle FSA BB-7420
Crankset parts and sizes	24/34/42 Teeth Shimano FC-M191 With Chainguard
Gear shift levers	Shimano EF-50
Rear gear set	14 - 34 Teeth 7-speed

Specialized Hardrock Disc Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Shimano C050
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano Altus
Fork material	Single Crown Hi-tensile Steel and alloy
Fork type	80 (millimeters) Travel SR Suntour SF8-XCT-V2

Other Specs of Specialized Hardrock Disc

Component group sets	Shimano Mix
Pedals details	Plastic Body Steel Cage
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Specialized XC Body Geometry
Seat post extension	30.9 (millimeters) Diameter Micro Adjust Specialized Alloy Two Bolt