Merlin NEWSBOY 2002 VS Specialized HARDROCK XC DISK 2008 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 XC Disk

General Infos

Model	Hardrock XC Disk
Manufacturer	Specialized
Year of production	2008
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Color choice	- Charcoal Keyline -Copper and Navy
Sizes	- 13 - 15 - 17 - 19 - 21 - 23

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	26 X 2.00 (inches) Specialized Fast LK Sport
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type	Tektro 2-finger Levers Tektro IOX With 6 (inches) Rotor Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Rear: Specialized Forged Alloy Freewheel Front: Specialized Forged Alloy
Rims manufacturer	32-hole Alex Z-1000
Spoke nipples type	Not Available
Spoke wheel	15ga. Straight Gauge Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	A1 Premium Aluminum
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	Hi-tensile Steel
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	Alloy A-Head
Headset size	1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Threadless

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	1/2 X 3/32 (inches) KMC Z7
Bottom bracket shell width	68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type	125 (millimeters) Spindle Square Taper TH Cartridge
Crankset parts and sizes	24/34/42 Teeth Shimano FX-TX70
Gear shift levers	Shimano RS-43 Revo Twist
Rear gear set	13 - 34 Teeth 7-speed

Specialized Hardrock XC Disk Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Clamp On 34.9 (millimeters) Shimano FD-C050
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano Altus
Fork material	Single
Fork type	80 (millimeters) RST Capa T26

Other Specs of Specialized Hardrock XC Disk

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