Merlin NEWSBOY 1998 VS Norco TEAM 2011 specs comparison
Merlin Newsboy
General Infos| Model | Newsboy |
| Manufacturer | Merlin |
| Year of production | 1998 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Brushed |
| Sizes |
- 15 (inches) - 17 (inches) - 19 (inches) |
| Sizes |
- 15 (inches) - 17 (inches) - 19 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.10 (inches) WTB VelociRaptor Kevlar |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano XTR Levers Shimano XTR V-Brake Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Deore XT |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic 217 SUP |
| Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Double-butted Wheelsmith Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | 3Al and 2.5V Titanium |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Syncros Hardcore |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Syncros Hardcore |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Chris King NoThreadSet |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-HG90 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (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 levers | Shimano 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 type | Rock Shox Judy SL |
Other Specs of Merlin Newsboy
| Component group sets | Shimano XTR |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Bontrager With Titanium Rails |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Syncros Hardcore Aluminum |
Norco Team
General Infos| Model | Team |
| Manufacturer | Norco |
| Year of production | 2011 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-White and Carbon |
| Sizes |
- 15 (inches) - 17 (inches) - 18.5 (inches) - 20 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.1 (inches) Continental Speed King |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano XTR BR-M985 Levers Shimano XTR BR-M985 Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Easton R-M1 EA90XC Front: Easton M1 EA90XC |
| Rims manufacturer | Easton EA90XC |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | Sapim DB |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Carbon |
| Frame type | Bonded and monocoque |
| Handlebar construction | Ritchey WCS Flat |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Ritchey WCS 4-Axis |
| Headset size | FSA No.9 |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | Shimano XTR CN-M980 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Shimano External |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 28/40 Teeth Shimano XTR FC-M980 |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano XTR SL-M980 |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 36 Teeth 10-speed |
Norco Team Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano XTR FD-M980 |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano XTR RD-M980 |
| Fork material | Single |
| Fork type | 100 (millimeters) Travel RockShox Sid WC XX |
Other Specs of Norco Team
| Component group sets | Shimano XTR Mix |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | WTB Silverado Team |
| Seat post extension | Ritchey WCS Carbon |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Merlin provided us with the latest version of its Newsboy bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Merlin Newsboy Mountain bike here
- Get your Norco Team manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Norco Team Mountain bike here
