Merlin NEWSBOY 1998 VS Transition TRAIL-OR-PARK (ROCKSHOX) 2007 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 |
Transition Trail-or-Park (RockShox)
General Infos| Model | Trail-or-Park (RockShox) |
| Manufacturer | Transition |
| Year of production | 2007 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
- Metallic Baby Blue - Raw Chromoly -White |
| Sizes |
- Small - medium - large |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.40 (inches) Maxxis Holy Roller |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Hayes HFX-9 HD Rear Levers Hayes HFX-9 HD With 6 (inches) Rotor Rear Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | TBC Revolution 32 |
| Rims manufacturer | TBC Revolution 32 |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | Not Available |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | 4130 chromoly c |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | TruVativ Hussefelt |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | Transition Temple |
| Headset size | FSA Orbit XLII |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | KMC Z410N |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | FSA X-Drive |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 24 Teeth FSA Nasty Boy |
| Gear shift levers | Not Available |
| Rear gear set | 12 Teeth 1-speed |
Transition Trail-or-Park (RockShox) Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Not Available |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Not Available |
| Fork material | Single Crown Aluminum and steel |
| Fork type | 100 (millimeters) Travel RockShox Argyle 318 |
Other Specs of Transition Trail-or-Park (RockShox)
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Pedals details | TruVativ Hussefelt |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | TBC Park N' Ride Jump |
| Seat post extension | 30.0 (millimeters) Diameter TruVativ XR Dual Clamp |
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 Transition Trail-or-Park (RockShox) manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Transition Trail-or-Park (RockShox) Mountain bike here
