Merlin NEWSBOY 1998 VS Trek 4300 WSD 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


Trek 4300 WSD 2006 comparison online with competitors

Trek 4300 WSD

General Infos
Model 4300 WSD
Manufacturer Trek
Year of production 2006
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Color choice -Platinum Silver
Sizes - 14 (inches)
- 16 (inches)
- 18 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.00 (inches) Bontrager Connection Trail
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano EF-50 Levers
Tektro Linear-pull Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano FH-RM60
Front: Aluminum
Rims manufacturerBontrager Camino
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheelStainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsAlpha SL Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionBontrager Crowbar Sport
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsBontrager Sport
Headset sizeAheadset Slimstak

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainNot Available
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeNot Available
Crankset parts and sizes 24/34/42 Teeth
SR XCC-150
Gear shift leversShimano EF50
Rear gear set 11 - 32 Teeth
8-speed

Trek 4300 WSD Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano FD-C050
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Alivio
Fork material Single Crown
Aluminum
Fork type 80 (millimeters) Travel
RST Gila T6

Other Specs of Trek 4300 WSD

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsAluminum Platform
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatBontrager Select FIT Basic
Seat post extensionBontrager Sport


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