Merlin NEWSBOY 1998 VS Giant RINCON SE 2000 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 |
Giant Rincon SE
General Infos| Model | Rincon SE |
| Manufacturer | Giant |
| Year of production | 2000 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
- Silver and Purple Planet - Silver and Red Kandy -Black and White |
| Sizes |
- 12.5 (inches) - 14.5 (inches) - 17.5 (inches) - 19.5 (inches) - 21.5 (inches) - 23.5 (inches) - 25.5 (inches) - womens 14.5 (inches) - womens 17.5 (inches) - womens 19.5 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 1.95 (inches) Center Ridge All Terrain |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano Linear-pull Levers Aluminum Linear-pull Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Alloy |
| Rims manufacturer | 36-hole Alloy |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Butted Giant ALUXX 6061 T-6 Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Rise Steel |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Steel |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Sealed Mechanism |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Cartridge |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 Teeth SR XR180 |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Acera EZ Fire Plus |
| Rear gear set | 14 - 28 Teeth 7-speed |
Giant Rincon SE Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Altus C90 Top-swing |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Acera |
| Fork material | Triple-clamp Crown Aluminum and magnesium |
| Fork type | 2.5 (inches) Travel SR M7600 |
Other Specs of Giant Rincon SE
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Pedals details | Resin Body Steel Cage |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Giant Groove |
| Seat post extension | 29.8 (millimeters) Diameter Aluminum 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 Giant Rincon SE manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Giant Rincon SE Mountain bike here