Merlin NEWSBOY 1998 VS Marin BOLINAS RIDGE 2007 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


Marin Bolinas Ridge 2007 comparison online with competitors

Marin Bolinas Ridge

General Infos
Model Bolinas Ridge
Manufacturer Marin
Year of production 2007
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Color choice - Gloss Amethyst
-Matte Vapor
Sizes - 13 (inches)
- 15 (inches)
- 17 (inches)
- 19 (inches)
- 20.5 (inches)
- 22 (inches)
- women's 15 (inches)
- women's 17 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.10 (inches) Kenda Koyote
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Levers
Forged Alloy Linear Pull Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesAlloy Double Sealed QR
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Alex TA-19
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheel 15ga. Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsEdge II 7005 Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionDouble Butted 6061 Alloy Riser
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsForged Alloy
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Ritchey LB

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainShimano HG40
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeTruVativ Sealed Cartridge
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
TruVativ X-Flow 3.0
Gear shift leversShimano EF50 EZ-Fire
Rear gear set 11 - 32 Teeth
8-speed

Marin Bolinas Ridge Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Acera
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Acera
Fork material Single Crown
Steel and aluminum
Fork type 100 (millimeters)
Spinner Grind OS 2

Other Specs of Marin Bolinas Ridge

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsComposite
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatWTB Speed V Sport S
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Alloy Micro Adjust


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