Merlin NEWSBOY 1998 VS Scott ASPECT 55 2008 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


Scott Aspect 55 2008 comparison online with competitors

Scott Aspect 55

General Infos
Model Aspect 55
Manufacturer Scott
Year of production 2008
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Color choice -Black and White and Gold
Sizes - Extra small
- Small
- Medium
- Large
- Extra large

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.00 (inches) Scott Ozon
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset typeShimano BR-M415 Mechanical Disc
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano FH-RM65 Disc Centerlock
Front: Formula CL-51-ACT
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Rigida Cyber 10
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheel 14ga.
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials6061 aluminum c
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionHL-MTB-152
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsScott
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Ritchey Logic

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
KMC Z72
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket typeShimano BB-UN26
Crankset parts and sizes 24/34/42 Teeth
Shimano FC-M191
Gear shift leversShimano ST-EF50
Rear gear set 11 - 30 Teeth
8-speed

Scott Aspect 55 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Clamp On 31.8 (millimeters)
Shimano FD-TY10
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Acera
Fork materialSingle
Fork type 100 (millimeters) Travel
Suntour XCM-H

Other Specs of Scott Aspect 55

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsXerama SP-872N
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSCT-10 SL Aspect
Seat post extension 26.8 (millimeters) Diameter
Scott SP-233


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