Merlin NEWSBOY 1998 VS Marin TEAM MARIN 2010 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 Team Marin 2010 comparison online with competitors

Marin Team Marin

General Infos
Model Team Marin
Manufacturer Marin
Year of production 2010
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Color choice -Blue and Black
Sizes - 15 (inches)
- 17 (inches)
- 19 (inches)
- 20.5 (inches)
- 22 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.10 (inches) Maxxis Ignitor
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano XT Hydraulic Levers
Shimano XT Disc Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano XT Centerlock Disc
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic XM 317
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheel 15ga.
DT Swiss Stainless

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsG7 Triple Butted Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionDouble Butted 6061 Alloy OS Riser
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsFSA OS-150
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) FSA Orbit ZS-4

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainShimano XT
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeShimano XT Hollowtech II
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/44 Teeth
Shimano XT
Gear shift levers 2 Way And Instant Release
Shimano XT
Rear gear set 11 - 32 Teeth
9-speed

Marin Team Marin Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano XT
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano XTR Shadow
Fork materialSingle
Fork type 100 (millimeters) Travel
RockShox SID

Other Specs of Marin Team Marin

Component group setsShimano XT
Pedals detailsShimano PD-M520
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatWTB Devo Team
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
350 (millimeters)
FSA SLK Carbon


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