Merlin NEWSBOY 1998 VS Norco RAMPAGE 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 Rampage 2003 comparison online with competitors

Norco Rampage

General Infos
Model Rampage
Manufacturer Norco
Year of production 2003
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Color choice -Raw Metal
Sizes - Extra small
- Small
- Medium
- Large
- Extra large

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.35 (inches) Kenda Kinetics
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Hayes Levers
Hayes Mechanical Disc Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano Deore Disc
Front: Formula Disc QR 20
Rims manufacturerAlex DX-32
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheel Straight Gauge
DT Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials4130 chromoly c
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar construction 31.8 (millimeters)
Axiom Shore
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsAxiom Shore
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) FSA TH-858 Semi Cartridge

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
SRAM PC-59
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeTruVativ Sealex XR-XC
Crankset parts and sizesTruVativ Hussefelt With Bashguard
Gear shift leversShimano Deore RapidFire SL
Rear gear set 11 - 34 Teeth
9-speed

Norco Rampage Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Deore
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore XT
Fork material Single Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork type 130 (millimeters) Travel
Marzocchi DJ 2

Other Specs of Norco Rampage

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsAxiom
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seat 8 (millimeters) Rails
Setlaz
Seat post extensionAxiom Comp


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