Merlin NEWSBOY 1998 VS Trek BRUISER ONE 2002 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 Bruiser One 2002 comparison online with competitors

Trek Bruiser One

General Infos
Model Bruiser One
Manufacturer Trek
Year of production 2002
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Color choice -Raw Steel
Sizes - 14.5 (inches)
- 16 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.35 (inches) Kenda Kinetics
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Pro-Max LV-177 Front and ProMax LV-77 Rear Levers
ProMax 102 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Q and R
Aluminum
Rims manufacturerAluminum
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheel 14ga. Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsAluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar construction 2 (inches) Rise
Aluminum
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsAluminum 4 Bolt
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Dia-Compe STR

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeNot Available
Crankset parts and sizes 38 Teeth
TruVativ Firex XR
Gear shift leversSRAM Centera
Rear gear set 12 - 32 Teeth
8-speed

Trek Bruiser One Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Chain Retention Device
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Alivio
Fork material Unicrown Crown
Chromoly
Fork typeTrek

Other Specs of Trek Bruiser One

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsWellgo BMX
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatBontrager FS-10
Seat post extensionAluminum Micro-adjust


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