Merlin NEWSBOY 1998 VS Schwinn FRONTIER FS 2004 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 |
Schwinn Frontier FS
General Infos| Model | Frontier FS |
| Manufacturer | Schwinn |
| Year of production | 2004 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
- Gloss Silver - Metallic Rose -Gloss Black |
| Sizes |
- 15 (inches) - 17 (inches) - 19 (inches) - 21 (inches) - womens 15 (inches) - womens 18 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 1.95 (inches) Frontier MTB |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano EF-29 Levers Radius Linear-pull Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Aluminum QR |
| Rims manufacturer | Aluminum |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 14ga. Straight Gauge Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Chromoly Seat Tube and hi-tensile Steel |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | 50 (millimeters) Rise |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Schwinn Ride Tuned Quill |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) VP Sealed |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) KMC Z51 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 125 (millimeters) Spindle VP Semi-cartridge |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 28/38/48 Teeth Suntour XC-C100PB |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano EF-29 EZ-Fire |
| Rear gear set | 14 - 28 Teeth 7-speed |
Schwinn Frontier FS Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters) Shimano FD-C051 |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano TX-50 |
| Fork material | Single Crown Aluminum and steel |
| Fork type | 76 (millimeters) Travel RST 191 CL |
Other Specs of Schwinn Frontier FS
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Pedals details | Nylon MTB |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Schwinn Anatomic |
| Seat post extension | 26.6 (millimeters) Diameter 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 Schwinn Frontier FS manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Schwinn Frontier FS Mountain bike here