Merlin NEWSBOY 1998 VS Norco STORM 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 Storm 2003 comparison online with competitors

Norco Storm

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

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 1.95 (inches) Kenda K-850
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Levers
Tektro 836A Linear Pull Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Q and R
Rear: Shimano HB-RM40
Front: Formula Aluminum
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Sun Rims AT-18
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 14ga. Straight Gauge
Chung Nan Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials7005 aluminum c
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar construction Rise
Aluminum
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsAluminum Ahead Type
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) VP Threadless

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
KMC Z72
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeShimano BB-UN25
Crankset parts and sizes 24/34/42 Teeth
Shimano MC-19
Gear shift leversShimano Alivio RapidFire Plus
Rear gear set 11 - 32 Teeth
8-speed

Norco Storm Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)
Shimano Acera
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore
Fork material Single Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork type 100 (millimeters) Travel
Marzocchi EXR

Other Specs of Norco Storm

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsWellgo LU-A18
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatNorco XC
Seat post extensionAluminum Micro-adjust


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