Merlin NEWSBOY 1997 VS Bianchi KODIAK 1994 specs comparison

Merlin Newsboy 1997 comparison online with competitors

Merlin Newsboy

General Infos
Model Newsboy
Manufacturer Merlin
Year of production 1997
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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 XTR
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-IG90
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-IG
Gear shift leversShimano XTR RapidFire SL
Rear gear set 12 - 32 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
Magnesium
Fork typeRock Shox Judy SL

Other Specs of Merlin Newsboy

Component group setsShimano XTR 950
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatBontrager With Titanium Rails
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Syncros Pro Series Aluminum


Bianchi Kodiak 1994 comparison online with competitors

Bianchi Kodiak

General Infos
Model Kodiak
Manufacturer Bianchi
Year of production 1994
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Color choice -Not found
Sizes - 15 (inches)
- 17.5 (inches)
- 19.5 (inches)
- 21.5 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 1.95 (inches) Maxxis
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Levers
Shimano TY30 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesAlloy
Rims manufacturer 36-hole
Alloy
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheelNot Available

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsTange Chromoly
Frame typeTIG-welded Steel
Handlebar constructionMTB Bulge Bar
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsMTB Steel
Headset sizeNot Available

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainShimano UG-50
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeNot Available
Crankset parts and sizes 28/38/48 Teeth
Shimano TY-30
Gear shift leversShimano Altus C50 Top-mount With Optical Gear Display
Rear gear set 14 - 28 Teeth
6-speed

Bianchi Kodiak Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Altus C50
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Altus C50
Fork materialNot Available
Fork typeFastrax FS-13 Elastomer

Other Specs of Bianchi Kodiak

Component group setsShimano Altus C50
Pedals detailsResin
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatBianchi 9200
Seat post extensionKalloy Alloy


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