Merlin NEWSBOY 2002 VS Trophy Products XC 1996 specs comparison
Merlin Newsboy
General Infos| Model | Newsboy |
| Manufacturer | Merlin |
| Year of production | 2002 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| 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 |
Trophy Products XC
General Infos| Model | XC |
| Manufacturer | Trophy Products |
| Year of production | 1996 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
- black and red fade - red -Black |
| Sizes |
- 14 (inches) - 16 (inches) - 18 (inches) - 20 (inches) - 22 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | Rear: 26 X 1.90 (inches) Onza Rip Front: 26 X 1.90 (inches) Onza Rail |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Dia-Compe PC-7 Levers Shimano Deore LX M-System Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Not Available |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Bontrager BCX-2 |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 1.8 (millimeters) Double Butted Union Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Tange Chromoly |
| Frame type | TIG-welded Steel |
| Handlebar construction | Control Tech Aluminum |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Kalloy |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Dia-Compe Aheadset DLC |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-HG51 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 107 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-UN51 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth Shimano Deore LX |
| Gear shift levers | Grip Shift SRT-600 |
| Rear gear set | 12 - 28 Teeth 7-speed |
Trophy Products XC Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters) Shimano Deore LX Top-swing |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore LX SGS |
| Fork material | Triple-clamp Crown Aluminum |
| Fork type | Lawwill Leader 3 |
Other Specs of Trophy Products XC
| Component group sets | Shimano Deore LX |
| Pedals details | Victor VP-893 With Clips & Straps |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Chromoly Rails Selle San Marco Bontrager |
| Seat post extension | 26.8 (millimeters) Diameter Kalloy Uno |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Merlin provided us with the latest version of its Newsboy bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Merlin Newsboy Mountain bike here
- Get your Trophy Products XC manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Trophy Products XC Mountain bike here