Merlin NEWSBOY 1998 VS Scott CONTESSA 20 2007 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 Contessa 20 2007 comparison online with competitors

Scott Contessa 20

General Infos
Model Contessa 20
Manufacturer Scott
Year of production 2007
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Color choice -Not found
Sizes - Not available

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.00 (inches) Scott OXYD
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Avid Juicy 3 Levers
Avid Juicy 3 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano FH-M475-L
Front: Scott Disc Team
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Alex TD-24
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheel 14ga.
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsAluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionScott Pilot Comp Contessa
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsKalloy AS-159
Headset sizeRitchey Logic OE

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainShimano CN-HG53
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeShimano BB-UN-26
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/44 Teeth
Shimano Deore
Gear shift leversShimano Deore RapidFire
Rear gear set 11 - 32 Teeth
9-speed

Scott Contessa 20 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Deore FD-M510
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore LX
Fork material Single Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork type 80 (millimeters) Travel
RockShox Dart 2

Other Specs of Scott Contessa 20

Component group setsShimano Deore
Pedals detailsWellgo LU-998-S
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatScott Contessa VL 4109 O-Zone
Seat post extensionSP 341


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