Merlin NEWSBOY 1998 VS Rocky Mountain REAPER II 2009 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


Rocky Mountain Reaper II 2009 comparison online with competitors

Rocky Mountain Reaper II

General Infos
Model Reaper II
Manufacturer Rocky Mountain
Year of production 2009
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Color choice -Black
Sizes - 13.5 (inches)
- 15 (inches)
- 16.5 (inches)
- 18 (inches)
- 19 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 (inches) Kenda Nevegal
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Avid FR-5 Levers
Avid BB 5 Mechanical Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesWheeltech Disc Super Sealed
Rims manufacturerWTB FX28
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheelStainless

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsRMB Custom 6061 Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionAlloy Riser
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsAlloy 31.8
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) FSA No 10

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainSRAM PC-830
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeTruVativ Power Spline
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32 Teeth
TruVativ Blaze With Rock Guard
Gear shift leversSRAM X.4 Trigger
Rear gear set 11 - 32 Teeth
8-speed

Rocky Mountain Reaper II Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)SRAM 3.0
Derailleur (Rear)SRAM X.4
Fork materialSingle
Fork type 120 (millimeters) Travel
Marzocchi 22R

Other Specs of Rocky Mountain Reaper II

Component group setsSRAM X.4/mix
Pedals detailsVP 565 Alloy
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatWTB Speed V Sport
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
RMB Alloy


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