Merlin NEWSBOY 1998 VS Scott CONTESSA 55 2010 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 |
Scott Contessa 55
General Infos| Model | Contessa 55 |
| Manufacturer | Scott |
| Year of production | 2010 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-White and Brown |
| Sizes |
- XS - S - M - L |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.00 (inches) Scott Ozon |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Integrated Levers Tektro Novela Mechanical Disc Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Formula DC-22 Front: Formula DC19 |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Araya GP 710 |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | 14ga. Straight Gauge Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | 6061 Alloy c |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | 20 (millimeters) Rise 8° Scott Contessa OS 620 (millimeters) |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Scott |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Integrated Ritchey Logic OE |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | KMC Z7 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Shimano UN-26 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 24/34/42 Teeth Shimano FC-M191 |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano ST-EF50-8R EZ Fire Plus |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth 8-speed |
Scott Contessa 55 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Clamp On 31.8 (millimeters) Shimano FD-TY10 |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Acera M360 |
| Fork material | Single |
| Fork type | 100 (millimeters) Travel Suntour XCM-H With LO |
Other Specs of Scott Contessa 55
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Pedals details | Xerama SP-872N |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Contessa VL 4135 |
| Seat post extension | 31.6 (millimeters) Diameter Scott HL SP 238 |
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 Scott Contessa 55 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Scott Contessa 55 Mountain bike here