Merlin NEWSBOY 1998 VS Schwinn MESA GS 2006 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


Schwinn Mesa GS 2006 comparison online with competitors

Schwinn Mesa GS

General Infos
Model Mesa GS
Manufacturer Schwinn
Year of production 2006
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Color choice -Limestone and Dark Olive
Sizes - 15 (inches)
- 17 (inches)
- 19 (inches)
- 21 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.10 (inches) WTB Velociraptor
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Tektro Aluminum Levers
Tektro Aluminum Linear-pull Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: JY Aluminum Cassette
Front: JY Aluminum
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Jalco
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 14ga. Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsN'Litened Gold Label Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar construction6061 T6 Aluminum
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsSchwinn Ride Tuned
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Integrated FPD

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainShimano CN-IG51
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 113 (millimeters) Spindle
Truvativ Cartridge
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/44 Teeth
Truvativ X-Flow
Gear shift leversSRAM SX-4
Rear gear set 11 - 32 Teeth
8-speed

Schwinn Mesa GS Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)
SRAM 3.0
Derailleur (Rear)SRAM SX5
Fork material Single Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork type 100 (millimeters) Travel
Rockshox J1

Other Specs of Schwinn Mesa GS

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsResin
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatWTB Speed V Sport
Seat post extension 26.8 (millimeters) Diameter
Aluminum Micro-adjust


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