Merlin NEWSBOY 1998 VS Trek 6500 WSD 1999 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 6500 WSD 1999 comparison online with competitors

Trek 6500 WSD

General Infos
Model 6500 WSD
Manufacturer Trek
Year of production 1999
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Color choice -Dragonfly Orange
Sizes - Womens 13 (inches)
- womens 17 (inches)
- womens 19 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire Rear: 26 X 1.90 (inches) Bontrager Jones
Front: 26 X 2.10 (inches) Bontrager Jones
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Lee Chi LV30E Levers
Lee Chi TX22 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Bontrager Comp II
Front: Bontrager Comp I
Rims manufacturer 28-hole and 32-hole
Bontrager Corvair
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 1.8 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
DT Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsAlpha ZX Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionICON 6061
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsAlloy Ahead
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aheadset SE-1

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-HG50
Bottom bracket shell width73 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 113 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-LP27E
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
Shimano Alivio
Gear shift leversShimano STX-RC RapidFire SL
Rear gear set 11 - 30 Teeth
8-speed

Trek 6500 WSD Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull and bottom Bracket Mount
Shimano Alivio
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore LX
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork type 3.0 (inches) Travel
Rock Shox Jett XC

Other Specs of Trek 6500 WSD

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsAluminum Cage With Clips & Straps
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatVelo
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Kalloy SP-312


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