Merlin NEWSBOY 1997 VS Cannondale F8 2010 specs comparison
Merlin Newsboy
General Infos| Model | Newsboy |
| Manufacturer | Merlin |
| Year of production | 1997 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Brushed |
| Sizes |
- 15 (inches) - 17 (inches) - 19 (inches) |
| Sizes |
- 15 (inches) - 17 (inches) - 19 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.10 (inches) WTB VelociRaptor Kevlar |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano XTR Levers Shimano XTR V-Brake Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano XTR |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic 217 SUP |
| Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Double Butted Wheelsmith Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | 3Al and 2.5V Titanium |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Syncros Hardcore |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Syncros Hardcore |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Chris King NoThreadSet |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-IG90 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (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 levers | Shimano 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 type | Rock Shox Judy SL |
Other Specs of Merlin Newsboy
| Component group sets | Shimano XTR 950 |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Bontrager With Titanium Rails |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Syncros Pro Series Aluminum |
Cannondale F8
General Infos| Model | F8 |
| Manufacturer | Cannondale |
| Year of production | 2010 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
- Race Red -Jet Black |
| Sizes |
- S - M - L - X - J |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.1 (inches) Kenda Small Block 8 |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano ST-EF50 Levers Tektro IO Mechanical Disc With 160 (millimeters) Rotor Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Formula DC22 Front: Formula DC20 |
| Rims manufacturer | 28-hole and 32-hole Disc Specific Alex DC 4.5 Double Wall With Eyelet |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | 15ga. Stainless |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | 6061 Butted CO2 |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Cannondale C4 |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Cannondale C4 |
| Headset size | Tange ER2 Slim Stack |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | KMC 8-Speed |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Tange Cartridge |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 42/32/22 Teeth Shimano M311 |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano ST-EF50 |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth 8-speed |
Cannondale F8 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano M311 |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Acera |
| Fork material | Single |
| Fork type | 80 (millimeters) RST Gila T |
Other Specs of Cannondale F8
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Pedals details | Platform Resin With Steel Cage |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Cannondale C3 Ergonomic Form |
| Seat post extension | 31.6 (millimeters) Diameter Cannondale C4 |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Merlin provided us with the latest version of its Newsboy bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Merlin Newsboy Mountain bike here
- Get your Cannondale F8 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Cannondale F8 Mountain bike here