Merlin NEWSBOY 1998 VS Scott CONTESSA 50 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


Scott Contessa 50 2006 comparison online with competitors

Scott Contessa 50

General Infos
Model Contessa 50
Manufacturer Scott
Year of production 2006
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Color choice -Not found
Sizes - Not available

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.00 (inches) Ritchey Speed Max
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Aluminum Linear-pull Levers
Scott Comp 70 (millimeters) Pads Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano FH-RM30
Front: Formula FM-31
Rims manufacturerAraya GP 710
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheel 14ga. Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials6061 aluminum c
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionScott MTB-152
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsAluminum Threadless
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Integrated Ritchey

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
KMC Z72
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeShimano BB-UN26
Crankset parts and sizes 24/34/42 Teeth
Shimano Tourney FC-TY33
Gear shift leversShimano ST-EF50-8R EZ-Fire Plu
Rear gear set 11 - 30 Teeth
8-speed

Scott Contessa 50 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano FD-C051
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Acera
Fork material Single Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork type 75 (millimeters) Travel
Top Gun SCT 08 E

Other Specs of Scott Contessa 50

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsSP-872N
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatScott SCT-2
Seat post extensionAluminum Micro-adjust


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