Merlin NEWSBOY 1998 VS Fuji THRILL 2002 specs comparison

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 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

Fuji Thrill

General Infos

Model	Thrill
Manufacturer	Fuji
Year of production	2002
Current price	Check price Here ==>
Color choice	-Blue and Silver
Sizes	- 15 (inches) - 17 (inches) - 19 (inches) - 20.5 (inches) - 22 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	26 X 1.95 (inches) Kenda Koyote
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type	Shimano EF-33-8 Front and Shimano EF-33-8 STI Rear Levers ProMax DSK-610J Mechanical Disc Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Aluminum Disc Q and R
Rims manufacturer	32-hole Alex X-2100
Spoke nipples type	Brass Nipples
Spoke wheel	14ga. Straight Gauge Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	7005 Aluminum With Replaceable Derailleur Hanger
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	Aluminum MTB
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	Aluminum Threadless
Headset size	1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aheadset STS

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	1/2 X 3/32 (inches) KMC Z-72
Bottom bracket shell width	68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type	113 (millimeters) Spindle Sealed Cartridge
Crankset parts and sizes	22/32/42 Teeth Cyclone Aluminum
Gear shift levers	Shimano EF-33-8 STI
Rear gear set	11 - 30 Teeth 8-speed

Fuji Thrill Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Top-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters) Shimano Acera
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano Alivio
Fork material	Single Triple-clamp Crown Aluminum
Fork type	3.15 (inches) Travel Suntour Magnesium MG-60

Other Specs of Fuji Thrill

Component group sets	Mountain Mix
Pedals details	Wellgo Resin
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Fuji Duraflex Crater ATB Saddle
Seat post extension	27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Aluminum Micro-adjust