Merlin NEWSBOY 1998 VS K2 ZED 1.0 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


K2 Zed 1.0 2005 comparison online with competitors

K2 Zed 1.0

General Infos
Model Zed 1.0
Manufacturer K2
Year of production 2005
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Color choice -Black and Silver
Sizes - Small
- medium
- large
- xlarge
- womens xsmall

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.10 (inches) Kenda Klaw XT
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano ST-EF35 Front and Shimano ST-EF35 EZ Fire STI Rear Levers
Tektro Linear-pull Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Q and R
Aluminum
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Aluminum
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheel14ga. Straight Gauge

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials6000 aluminum c
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar construction 40 (millimeters) Rise
Steel
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsAluminum Threadless
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Ritchey

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
KMC IG-31
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket typeCartridge
Crankset parts and sizes 24/34/42 Teeth
Suntour XCC-150
Gear shift leversShimano ST-EF35 EZ-Fire
Rear gear set 11 - 34 Teeth
8-speed

K2 Zed 1.0 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull and clamp-on
Suntour TP17
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Alivio
Fork material Single Crown
Aluminum
Fork type 75 (millimeters) Travel
SR Suntour XC60

Other Specs of K2 Zed 1.0

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsResin
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatK2 Sport MTB
Seat post extensionAluminum Micro-adjust


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