Merlin NEWSBOY 1998 VS Felt STRAIGHT SHOT 2005 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


Felt Straight Shot 2005 comparison online with competitors

Felt Straight Shot

General Infos
Model Straight Shot
Manufacturer Felt
Year of production 2005
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Color choice -Semi Matte Black
Sizes - 15.5 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.30 (inches) Tioga Yellow Kirin
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Hayes Levers
Hayes HFX-9 Hydraulic Disc Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesFelt Aluminum
Rims manufacturer 36-hole
Alex Supra BH
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 14ga. Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsFelt 6061
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionTruVativ Hussefelt 31.8
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsTruVativ Hussefelt
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threaded Aheadset

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
KMC Z72
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeTruVativ GIGA Pipe DH
Crankset parts and sizes 38 Teeth
TruVativ Hussefelt
Gear shift leversSRAM X-7
Rear gear set 11 - 32 Teeth
8-speed

Felt Straight Shot Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Chain-retention Device
TruVativ Hussefelt Boxguide
Derailleur (Rear)SRAM ESP 5.0
Fork material Single Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork type 130 (millimeters) Travel
Manitou Stance Blunt

Other Specs of Felt Straight Shot

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsFelt Backpedal
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatFelt Form Race
Seat post extension 31.6 (millimeters) Diameter
TruVativ XR Dual Clamp


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