Merlin NEWSBOY 2002 VS Specialized HARDROCK SPORT DISC 29 2011 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 Sport Disc 29

General Infos

Model	Hardrock Sport Disc 29
Manufacturer	Specialized
Year of production	2011
Current price	Check price Here ==>
Color choice	- Wht and Brn -Blk
Sizes	- 15.5 (inches) - 17.5 (inches) - 19 (inches) - 21 (inches) - 23 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	29 X 2.0 (inches) Specialized Fast Track LK Sport
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	29 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type	Alloy Levers Avid BB5 Mechanical Disc Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Rear: Forged Alloy Mid Flange Front: Forged Alloy Hi and low Flange
Rims manufacturer	36-hole Alex RHD 29 (inches)
Spoke nipples type	Not Available
Spoke wheel	14ga. Butted Stainless

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	Specialized A1 Premium Aluminum
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	Alloy Rise
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	3D Forged Alloy
Headset size	1 1/8 (inches) Threadless

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	KMC X8
Bottom bracket shell width	68 (millimeters)
Bottom bracket type	118 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB ES25 Octalink
Crankset parts and sizes	22/32/42 Teeth SR Suntour
Gear shift levers	SRAM X.4
Rear gear set	11 - 32 Teeth 8-speed

Specialized Hardrock Sport Disc 29 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	34.9 (millimeters) Clamp Shimano Atlus
Derailleur (Rear)	SRAM X.4
Fork material	Single
Fork type	80 (millimeters) SR Suntour SF11

Other Specs of Specialized Hardrock Sport Disc 29

Component group sets	Mountain Mix
Pedals details	Composite Platform
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Specialized XC
Seat post extension	30.9 (millimeters) Diameter Two-bolt Alloy Micro-Adjust