Merlin NEWSBOY 1998 VS Research Dynamics COYOTE ALU 600 1999 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


Research Dynamics Coyote ALU 600 1999 comparison online with competitors

Research Dynamics Coyote ALU 600

General Infos
Model Coyote ALU 600
Manufacturer Research Dynamics
Year of production 1999
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Color choice -Polished
Sizes - 13.5 (inches)
- 15.5 (inches)
- 17.5 (inches)
- 18.5 (inches)
- 19.5 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire Rear: 26 X 2.10 (inches) Cheng Shin C-1208
Front: 24 X 2.10 (inches) Cheng Shin C-1208
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size Rear: 26 (inches) Wheels
Front: 24 (inches)
Brakeset type Shimano Deore LX Levers
Shimano Deore LX V-Brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano Deore LX
Front: Shimano STX-RC
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Alex AL-DH22
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Shuhn Lih Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials Double-butted
7005 Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionHsin Lung Aluminum
Handlebar extenderHsin Lung MT30
Handlebar stem detailsKalloy AS-6023
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aheadset DL

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
KMC IG-31
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 115 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-LP27
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
Shimano Deore LX
Gear shift leversShimano Deore LX RapidFire SL
Rear gear set 11 - 32 Teeth
9-speed

Research Dynamics Coyote ALU 600 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)
Shimano Deore LX
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore XT SGS
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork type 3.15 (inches) Travel
Rock Shox Judy XC

Other Specs of Research Dynamics Coyote ALU 600

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsWellgo WPD-800 Clipless
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatVelo VL-1004
Seat post extension 28.6 (millimeters) Diameter
Kalloy SP-265


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