Merlin NEWSBOY 2002 VS Trek NAVIGATOR 400 2001 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


Trek Navigator 400 2001 comparison online with competitors

Trek Navigator 400

General Infos
Model Navigator 400
Manufacturer Trek
Year of production 2001
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Color choice -Black
Sizes - 14.5 (inches)
- 16.5 (inches)
- 18.5 (inches)
- 21 (inches)
- womens 14.5 (inches)
- womens 16.5 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 1.95 (inches) Trek Semi-Smooth
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Nexave 400 Levers
Shimano M420 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano Alivio
Front: Aluminum
Rims manufacturerBontrager Corvair
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsAlpha SL Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar construction Rise
Aluminum
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsAluminum Riser
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Sealed Mechanism

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeNot Available
Crankset parts and sizes 28/38/48 Teeth
Shimano Nexave 300
Gear shift leversShimano Nexave 400
Rear gear set 11 - 32 Teeth
8-speed

Trek Navigator 400 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Nexave 301
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Nexave 400
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum and chromoly
Fork typeIn-Sync 178

Other Specs of Trek Navigator 400

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsPlatform
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatTrek Webspring Comfort
Seat post extension Suspension
Aluminum


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