Merlin NEWSBOY 1998 VS Scott SCALE 35 2009 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 Scale 35 2009 comparison online with competitors

Scott Scale 35

General Infos
Model Scale 35
Manufacturer Scott
Year of production 2009
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Color choice -Carbon and White and Yellow
Sizes - Small
- Medium
- Large
- Extra large

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.25 (inches) Schwalbe Rocket Ron
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Avid Juicy 3.5 Hydraulic Levers
Avid Juicy 3.5 With 185 (millimeters) Rotor Front and Avid Juicy 3.5 With 160 (millimeters) Rotor Rear Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano M525 Disc
Front: Scott Disc Comp
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic XM 317
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheel 15ga.
DT Swiss Champion

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsScott CR-1/HMF Net Carbon
Frame typeMonocoque
Handlebar constructionScott Hot Rod
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsScott Pro OS
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) FSA No. 9

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainShimano HG53-9
Bottom bracket shell width73 (millimeters)
Bottom bracket typeTruVativ GXP
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/44 Teeth
Truvativ Firex 3.3 GXP
Gear shift leversSRAM X.9 Trigger
Rear gear set 11 - 32 Teeth
9-speed

Scott Scale 35 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano SLX
Derailleur (Rear)SRAM X.9
Fork material Single Crown
Magnesium and aluminum
Fork type 100 (millimeters) Travel
RockShox Reba SL

Other Specs of Scott Scale 35

Component group setsSRAM X.9/mix
Pedals detailsShimano PD-M505
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seat Crom Rails
Scott Racing
Seat post extension 34.9 (millimeters) Diameter
Scott RC 03-60


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