Merlin NEWSBOY 1998 VS Oryx EQUPE 1500 2000 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 |
Oryx Equpe 1500
General Infos| Model | Equpe 1500 |
| Manufacturer | Oryx |
| Year of production | 2000 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Techno Kiwi |
| Sizes |
- 16 (inches) - 17 (inches) - 18 (inches) - 20 (inches) - 21 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | Rear: 26 X 1.95 (inches) Maxxis Kraken Front: 26 X 1.95 (inches) Maxxis Calibos |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | 4Rox Elite Levers 4Rox Elite Linear-pull Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | 4ROX Rock N' Roll With QR |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Weinmann Zac 19 |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | True Temper OX2 Main Triangle |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | 4Rox Alloy |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | 4Rox Alloy A-Side |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Ritchey Scuzzy Logic |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-IG51 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Sealed Cartridge |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 Teeth 4Rox S |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Alivio RapidFire Plus |
| Rear gear set | 12 - 28 Teeth 8-speed |
Oryx Equpe 1500 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Alivio Top-swing |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore SGS |
| Fork material | Triple-clamp Crown Aluminum and magnesium |
| Fork type | 3.0 (inches) Travel Rock Shox Jett XC |
Other Specs of Oryx Equpe 1500
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Pedals details | Resin Body and aluminum Cage With Clips & Straps |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Oryx Soft Touch |
| Seat post extension | Aluminum Micro-adjust |
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 Oryx Equpe 1500 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Oryx Equpe 1500 Mountain bike here