Merlin NEWSBOY 1998 VS Specialized S-WORKS HT 2003 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 |
Specialized S-Works HT
General Infos| Model | S-Works HT |
| Manufacturer | Specialized |
| Year of production | 2003 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Black Ano |
| Sizes |
- 13.5 (inches) - 15 (inches) - 17 (inches) - 18 (inches) - 19 (inches) - 21 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.00 (inches) Specialized S-Works Roll-X |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano XTR RapidFire SL Levers Shimano XTR V-Brake Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: DT Hugi Front: Specialized S-Works |
| Rims manufacturer | 28-hole and 32-hole Mavic X517 |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | 15/17ga. Double-butted DT Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Specialized M5 Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Specialized Carbon |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Thomson Elite |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Specialized Cartridge |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-HG92 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Shimano XTR |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth Shimano XTR M960 |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano XTR Dual Control STI |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth 9-speed |
Specialized S-Works HT Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 34.9 (millimeters) Shimano Deore XT Top-swing |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano XTR SGS |
| Fork material | Single Crown Aluminum and magnesium |
| Fork type | 80 (millimeters) Travel Rock Shox Sid World Cup |
Other Specs of Specialized S-Works HT
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Specialized S-Works |
| Seat post extension | 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter Thomson Elite |
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 Specialized S-Works HT manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Specialized S-Works HT Mountain bike here