Merlin NEWSBOY 1998 VS Iron Horse MARAUDER 2001 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

Iron Horse Marauder

General Infos

Model	Marauder
Manufacturer	Iron Horse
Year of production	2001
Current price	Check price Here ==>
Color choice	- Yellow -Black
Sizes	- 15 - 16.5 - 18 - 19.5

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	Rear: 26 X 2.00 (inches) WTB MotoRaptor Front: 26 X 2.10 (inches) WTB MotoRaptor
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type	Tektro MT 1.1 Levers Hayes Mechanical Disc Front and Tektro MT 1.0 Rear Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Formula Disc
Rims manufacturer	32-hole Sun Hill ROD
Spoke nipples type	Brass Nipples
Spoke wheel	14g Straight Gauge Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	Reynolds 520
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	1.5 (inches) Rise Aluminum
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	Aluminum Ahead Type
Headset size	1 1/8 (inches) Threadless WTB Threadless

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	1/2 X 1/8 (inches) KMC Z-72
Bottom bracket shell width	68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type	110 (millimeters) Spindle Sealed Cartridge
Crankset parts and sizes	22/32/44 Teeth TruVativ 5D
Gear shift levers	Shimano Deore RapidFire SL
Rear gear set	11 - 32 Teeth 9-speed

Iron Horse Marauder Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Top-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters) Shimano Deore Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano Deore
Fork material	Triple-clamp Crown Aluminum and magnesium
Fork type	3.0 (inches) Travel Answer Manitou Magnum

Other Specs of Iron Horse Marauder

Component group sets	Mountain Mix
Pedals details	Iron Horse Clipless
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Koski Contour 2P
Seat post extension	27.0 (millimeters) Diameter Suspension Aluminum