Merlin NEWSBOY 1998 VS KHS DJ-200 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


KHS DJ-200 2005 comparison online with competitors

KHS DJ-200

General Infos
Model DJ-200
Manufacturer KHS
Year of production 2005
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Color choice -Silver
Sizes - Pro
- Pro XL

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire Rear: 26 X 2.35 (inches) Kenda K9052
Front: 26 X 2.35 (inches) Kenda K887
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Tektro 319A Levers
Shimano BR-M465 Mechanica Disc Front and Shimano BR-M465 Mechanical Disc Rear Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesFormula Disc
Rims manufacturer 36-hole
Weinmann XP2002
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 14ga. Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsChromoly
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionTruVativ Hussefelt
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsTruVativ Hussefelt
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Chromoly

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
KMC Z82
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeCartridge
Crankset parts and sizes 36 Teeth
Chromoly Three-piece
Gear shift leversSRAM X-7
Rear gear set 11 - 32 Teeth
8-speed

KHS DJ-200 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)SunRace FD-M50
Derailleur (Rear)SRAM 4.0
Fork material Single Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork type 100 (millimeters) Travel
Marzocchi DJ Comp

Other Specs of KHS DJ-200

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsAluminum Platform
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatVelo VL-194
Seat post extensionTruVativ XRCS


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