Merlin NEWSBOY 1998 VS Diamondback ASSAULT 2006 specs comparison
Merlin Newsboy
General InfosModel | Newsboy |
Manufacturer | Merlin |
Year of production | 1998 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice |
-Brushed |
Sizes |
- 15 (inches) - 17 (inches) - 19 (inches) |
Sizes |
- 15 (inches) - 17 (inches) - 19 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 2.10 (inches) WTB VelociRaptor Kevlar |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Shimano XTR Levers Shimano XTR V-Brake Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Deore XT |
Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic 217 SUP |
Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Double-butted Wheelsmith Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | 3Al and 2.5V Titanium |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Syncros Hardcore |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Syncros Hardcore |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Chris King NoThreadSet |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-HG90 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (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 levers | Shimano 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 type | Rock Shox Judy SL |
Other Specs of Merlin Newsboy
Component group sets | Shimano XTR |
Pedals details | Optional |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Bontrager With Titanium Rails |
Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Syncros Hardcore Aluminum |
Diamondback Assault
General InfosModel | Assault |
Manufacturer | Diamondback |
Year of production | 2006 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice |
-Gloss Brown |
Sizes |
- 14.5 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 2.30 (inches) Kenda K-Rad |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Promax XL-95 Levers Hayes HMX-2 Disc Front and Hayes HMX-2 Mechanical Disc Rear Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Aluminum Disc |
Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Sun MTX S-Type |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | 14ga. Straight Gauge Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | 7005 aluminum c |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Answer ProTaper 6061 |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Tioga Task Force |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless FSA Mallet 1 1/8 |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) KMC Z9000 |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | TruVativ Howitzer |
Crankset parts and sizes | 36 Teeth Truvativ Ruktion |
Gear shift levers | SRAM X-7 Trigger |
Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth 9-speed |
Diamondback Assault Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Not Available |
Derailleur (Rear) | SRAM X-7 |
Fork material | Single Crown Aluminum |
Fork type | Marzocchi Dirt Jam Comp |
Other Specs of Diamondback Assault
Component group sets | Not Available |
Pedals details | DB Alloy Platform |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | DB Jump Seat |
Seat post extension | 30.0 (millimeters) Diameter Truvativ XR Double Clamp |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Merlin provided us with the latest version of its Newsboy bike manual
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