Merlin NEWSBOY 1998 VS Rocky Mountain VERTEX 1993 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 Vertex 1993 comparison online with competitors

Rocky Mountain Vertex

General Infos
Model Vertex
Manufacturer Rocky Mountain
Year of production 1993
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Color choice -Not found
Sizes - 17
- 18.5
- 20

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tireRitchey Z-Max SC WCS
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel sizeNot Available
Brakeset type Levers
Shimano XTR Cantilevers Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano XTR
Rims manufacturer 28-hole and 32-hole
Mavic 231
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheelNot Available

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsEaston ProGram 7006 Aluminum
Frame typeWelded Aluminum
Handlebar constructionSyncros Superlight 7075
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsSyncros Cattlehead 7005
Headset sizeNot Available

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainShimano CN-7401
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeNot Available
Crankset parts and sizes 24/36/46 Teeth
Rocky Mountain Race Face 7075-T6
Gear shift leversShimano XTR Rapidfire Plus
Rear gear set 12 - 28 Teeth
8-speed

Rocky Mountain Vertex Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano XTR
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano XTR
Fork materialNot Available
Fork typeRock Shox Mag 21

Other Specs of Rocky Mountain Vertex

Component group setsShimano XTR Rapidfire Plus
Pedals details Clipless
Shimano Deore XT SPD
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatVetta Superlite
Seat post extensionSyncros Propost 7075 Alloy


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