Merlin NEWSBOY 1998 VS Diamondback LUX SPORT 2011 specs comparison
Merlin Newsboy
General Infos| Model | 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 Lux Sport
General Infos| Model | Lux Sport |
| Manufacturer | Diamondback |
| Year of production | 2011 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Black |
| Sizes |
- XS (13) (inches) - S (15) (inches) - M (inches) - L (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 1.95 (inches) Kenda Dual Sport |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Tektro Womens Specific 3 Finger Alloy Linear With Reach Adjust Levers Tektro Novela Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | MX260H Alloy |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Weinmann XC260 Double Wall |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | 14ga. Stainless Steel Stainless |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Butted 6061-T6 Aluminum |
| Frame type | Aluminum |
| Handlebar construction | DB Lazer Series |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Diamondback 4 Bolt Ahead |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Ahead |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | KMC Z82 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Sealed Cartridge |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42t Teeth Shimano FCM171 |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano SL-M310 |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth 8-speed |
Diamondback Lux Sport Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano TX50 |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Acera |
| Fork material | Not Available |
| Fork type | 100 (millimeters) Travel SR Suntour XCM |
Other Specs of Diamondback Lux Sport
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Pedals details | DB Toe Clip Compatible Platform |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Devine Edition MTB Saddle |
| Seat post extension | 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter Diamondback Lazer Series Micro Adjust |
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 Diamondback Lux Sport manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Diamondback Lux Sport Mountain bike here