Merlin NEWSBOY 1998 VS Trek WAHOO WSD 2011 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 Wahoo WSD 2011 comparison online with competitors

Trek Wahoo WSD

General Infos
Model Wahoo WSD
Manufacturer Trek
Year of production 2011
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Color choice -Matte Reef Green and Black
Sizes - Womens 13 (inches)
- womens 15.5 (inches)
- womens 17.5 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire Rear: 29 X 2.25 (inches) Bontrager Jones XR
Front: 29 X 2.2 (inches) Bontrager Jones XR
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size29 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset typePromax 907
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano M475
Front: Formula DC20
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Bontrager Ranger Disc
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheelNot Available

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsAlloy
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionBontrager Low Riser
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsBontrager SSR
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Semi Integrated

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainNot Available
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeNot Available
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
Shimano Acera
Gear shift leversSRAM X.4
Rear gear set 11 - 32 Teeth
8-speed

Trek Wahoo WSD Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Altus
Derailleur (Rear)SRAM X.4
Fork materialSingle
Fork type 100 (millimeters) Travel
SR Suntour SF11 XCM-PM-HLO

Other Specs of Trek Wahoo WSD

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsWellgo ATB
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatBontrager Evoke 1 WSD
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Bontrager SSR


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