Merlin NEWSBOY 1998 VS Norco BUSHPILOT 2003 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


Norco Bushpilot 2003 comparison online with competitors

Norco Bushpilot

General Infos
Model Bushpilot
Manufacturer Norco
Year of production 2003
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Color choice - White and Blue
-Black and Red
Sizes - 12.5 (inches)
- 15 (inches)
- 17 (inches)
- 18.5 (inches)
- 20 (inches)
- 22 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.10 (inches) All Terrain
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano EF-29 Levers
Tektro Linear-pull Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Q and R
Aluminum
Rims manufacturerAlex Aluminum
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheel Straight Gauge
UCP

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials6061 T6 Aluminum With Replaceable Derailleur Hanger
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar construction Rise
Steel
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsAluminum Threadless
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aluminum

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
KMC Z51
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeCartridge
Crankset parts and sizes 24/34/42 Teeth
SR Suntour Aluminum
Gear shift leversShimano EF-29
Rear gear set7-speed

Norco Bushpilot Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Altus
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Acera
Fork material Single Crown
Aluminum
Fork typeSR Suntour XC60

Other Specs of Norco Bushpilot

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsVictor VP Resin
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatVelo
Seat post extensionAluminum Micro-adjust


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