Merlin NEWSBOY 1998 VS Norco STORM 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


Norco Storm 2007 comparison online with competitors

Norco Storm

General Infos
Model Storm
Manufacturer Norco
Year of production 2007
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Color choice -Semi Matte Black
Sizes - 15 (inches)
- 17 (inches)
- 18.5 (inches)
- 20 (inches)
- 22 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.10 (inches) Kenda Komodo
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Hayes Sole Levers
Hayes Sole Hydraulic With 6 (inches) Rotor Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano HB-M475
Front: KT 6 Bolt Disc
Rims manufacturerAlex DM-18
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheel 14ga.
DT Swiss Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsTriple Butted And Hydraformed Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionNorco Riser
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsKalloy AL-6061
Headset sizeCH 918

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainKMC Z9000
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeTruVativ Power Spline
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/44 Teeth
TruVativ X-Flow
Gear shift leversShimano Alivio Rapid Fire
Rear gear set 11 - 32 Teeth
8-speed

Norco Storm Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Acera
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Alivio
Fork material Single Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork type 100 (millimeters) Travel
RockShox Tora

Other Specs of Norco Storm

Component group setsShimano Mix
Pedals detailsWellgo LU-964
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSDG Bel Air
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Norco Micro Adjust


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