Merlin NEWSBOY 1997 VS Brodie ROAM 2011 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


Brodie Roam 2011 comparison online with competitors

Brodie Roam

General Infos
Model Roam
Manufacturer Brodie
Year of production 2011
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Color choice -Silver
Sizes - XS
- S
- M
- L

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 1.50 (inches) Kenda Kwest
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset typeShimano Mechanical Disc
Hubs for disc brakesShimano Deore
Rims manufacturer Rear: Alex SS
Front: Alex SX-44
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheelNot Available

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsBrodie Double Butted Cromoly
Frame typeSteel
Handlebar constructionAlloy Multi-Bend
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsBrodie XC 4-bolt SL
Headset sizeNot Available

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainNot Available
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeNot Available
Crankset parts and sizes 26/36/48t Teeth
Shimano Deore
Gear shift leversShimano Deore
Rear gear set11 - 34 Teeth

Brodie Roam Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Alivio
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore XT
Fork materialSteel
Fork typeBrodie CroMo Susp. Corrected

Other Specs of Brodie Roam

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsNot Available
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatBrodie XC
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Brodie 2-bolt


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