Merlin NEWSBOY 1998 VS Caloi SPORT-XC 1995 specs comparison

Merlin Newsboy 1998 comparison online with competitors

Merlin Newsboy

General Infos
Model Newsboy
Manufacturer Merlin
Year of production 1998
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Color choice -Brushed
Sizes - 15 (inches)
- 17 (inches)
- 19 (inches)
Sizes - 15 (inches)
- 17 (inches)
- 19 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.10 (inches) WTB VelociRaptor Kevlar
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano XTR Levers
Shimano XTR V-Brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano Deore XT
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic 217 SUP
Spoke nipples typeAlloy Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Double-butted
Wheelsmith Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials3Al and 2.5V Titanium
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionSyncros Hardcore
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsSyncros Hardcore
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Chris King NoThreadSet

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-HG90
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 112.5 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-M950
Crankset parts and sizes 24/34/46 Teeth
Shimano XTR M950
Gear shift leversShimano XTR RapidFire SL
Rear gear set 11 - 34 Teeth
8-speed

Merlin Newsboy Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters)
Shimano XTR
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano XTR SGS
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork typeRock Shox Judy SL

Other Specs of Merlin Newsboy

Component group setsShimano XTR
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatBontrager With Titanium Rails
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Syncros Hardcore Aluminum


Caloi Sport-XC 1995 comparison online with competitors

Caloi Sport-XC

General Infos
Model Sport-XC
Manufacturer Caloi
Year of production 1995
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Color choice - dark blue
- polished
- purple
- red
-Copper
Sizes - 15 (inches)
- 17 (inches)
- 19 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 1.90 (inches)
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Chang Star 283A Levers
Shimano Altus C50 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano Altus C90
Rims manufacturerCaloi Alloy
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsAlcoa 6061 T6 Aluminum
Frame typeWelded Aluminum
Handlebar constructionCaloi System Control
Handlebar extenderCaloi System Control
Handlebar stem detailsCaloi System Control
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Caloi MTB

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-IG30
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeNot Available
Crankset parts and sizes 24/34/48 Teeth
Shimano Altus C-50
Gear shift leversGrip Shift SRT-300
Rear gear set 11 - 24 Teeth
7-speed

Caloi Sport-XC Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)
Shimano AceraX
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Altus C50
Fork materialAluminum
Fork typeFastrax

Other Specs of Caloi Sport-XC

Component group setsShimano Altus C50
Pedals detailsWellgo Low-Pro Alloy Cage With Clips & Straps
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatCaloi
Seat post extension 27.0 (millimeters) Diameter
Caloi Alloy


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