Merlin NEWSBOY 1998 VS Diamondback RESPONSE 2009 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 Response
General Infos| Model | Response |
| Manufacturer | Diamondback |
| Year of production | 2009 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
- Smoke Soot -Gloss Dark Putty |
| Sizes |
- Xsmall - small - medium - large - xlarge |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.10 (inches) Kenda Klaw XT |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | ProMax 3-Finger Lever Levers Alloy Linear Pull Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Alloy |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole SSW26 Alloy |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | 14ga. Stainless |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | 6061-T6 Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | DB SL318b OS Mid Rise |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | DB SL318s 31.8 |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Aheadset |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Cartridge |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 Teeth TruVativ ISOFlow 3.0 |
| Gear shift levers | SRAM X.4 Trigger |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth 8-speed |
Diamondback Response Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | MicroShift M20 |
| Derailleur (Rear) | SRAM X.4 |
| Fork material | Single |
| Fork type | 100 (millimeters) Travel Spinner Edge AL-1 |
Other Specs of Diamondback Response
| Component group sets | SRAM X.4/mix |
| Pedals details | DB Platform |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | WTB Pure V Sport |
| Seat post extension | 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter DB SL309p Alloy |
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 Response manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Diamondback Response Mountain bike here