Merlin NEWSBOY 1998 VS Marin PIONEER TRAIL 2006 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 Pioneer Trail 2006 comparison online with competitors

Marin Pioneer Trail

General Infos
Model Pioneer Trail
Manufacturer Marin
Year of production 2006
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Color choice -Matte Black
Sizes - 13
- 15
- 17
- 18.5
- 20
- 15W
- 17W

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 1.95 (inches) Kenda Krossplus
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Altus EZ FIRE Plus Levers
Aluminum Linear-pull Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesAluminum
Rims manufacturer 36-hole
Aluminum
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheel 15ga. Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials Butted
7005 Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionAluminum
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsAluminum
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Ritchey LB

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainShimano CN-UG50
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeTruvativ Cartridge
Crankset parts and sizes 24/34/42 Teeth
Truvativ X-Flow
Gear shift leversShimano Altus EZ FIRE Plus
Rear gear set 14 - 28 Teeth
7-speed

Marin Pioneer Trail Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano FD-C050
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Altus
Fork material Single Crown
Aluminum
Fork type 70 (millimeters) Travel
Spinner Grind 1

Other Specs of Marin Pioneer Trail

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsComposite
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatComfort Sport
Seat post extensionAluminum Micro-adjust


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