Merlin NEWSBOY 1997 VS Cannondale FLASH 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


Cannondale Flash 2011 comparison online with competitors

Cannondale Flash

General Infos
Model Flash
Manufacturer Cannondale
Year of production 2011
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Color choice -Jet Black (gloss)
Sizes - Womens small
- womens medium

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.1 (inches) Kenda Small Block 8
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Avid Elixir 3 Levers
Avid Elixir 3 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Formula DC22 SL
Front: Formula DC20 SL
Rims manufacturer 28-hole
Maddux DC3.0
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheelDT Swiss Competition

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsAlloy
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionCannondale C2 Riser
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsCannondale C2
Headset size1 1/2 (inches) Cannondale HeadShok Si

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainKMC X10SL
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeFSA BB30
Crankset parts and sizes 27/39 Teeth
FSA Comet 386 BB30
Gear shift leversSRAM X.7
Rear gear set 11 - 36 Teeth
10-speed

Cannondale Flash Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)SRAM X.7
Derailleur (Rear)SRAM X.9
Fork materialSingle
Fork type 80 (millimeters)
Fatty OPI With DLR 80

Other Specs of Cannondale Flash

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsFPD Alloy Platform
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatCannondale Women's XC
Seat post extensionCannondale C2


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