Merlin NEWSBOY 2002 VS Univega ALPINA 500S 1997 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 |
Univega Alpina 500S
General Infos| Model | Alpina 500S |
| Manufacturer | Univega |
| Year of production | 1997 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
- red -Blue |
| Sizes |
- 14 (inches) - 16 (inches) - 18 (inches) - 20 (inches) - 22 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | Rear: 26 X 1.95 (inches) Panaracer Smoke 2 Front: 26 X 1.95 (inches) Panaracer Dart 2 |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano Alivio Levers Shimano Altus Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Formula FM-32 Q and R Front: Formula FM 31 |
| Rims manufacturer | 36-hole Weinmann 519 |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Chung Nan Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Double-butted Chromoly |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Concept Aluminum |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Kalloy Aluminum |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Dia-Compe Aheadset SE-1 |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-IG31 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 110 (millimeters) Spindle Chin Haur CH-46 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 24/34/42 Teeth Sugino Impel 250 |
| Gear shift levers | Grip Shift SRT-400i |
| Rear gear set | 12 - 28 Teeth 7-speed |
Univega Alpina 500S Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters) Shimano AceraX Top-swing |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano STX |
| Fork material | Triple-clamp Crown Aluminum and chromoly |
| Fork type | RST 161B |
Other Specs of Univega Alpina 500S
| Component group sets | Shimano |
| Pedals details | Victor VP-977S With Clips & Straps |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Velo VL-218 |
| Seat post extension | 26.0 (millimeters) Diameter Kalloy SP-242 |
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 Univega Alpina 500S manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Univega Alpina 500S Mountain bike here