Merlin NEWSBOY 1997 VS DK XEINA 2008 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 |
DK Xeina
General Infos| Model | Xeina |
| Manufacturer | DK |
| Year of production | 2008 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Olive Drab |
| Sizes |
- Standard size for everyone |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.3 (inches) Kenda K-Rad |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Optional Front and Avid FR- 5 Rear Levers Optional Front and Avid BB 5 Mechanical Rear Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Sealed Disc Brake Compatible With Disc Brake |
| Rims manufacturer | Sun Rhyno Lite XL |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | Not Available |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Double Butted Chromoly |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Alloy 30 (millimeters) Rise |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Alloy 40 (millimeters) |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) 1 1/8 (inches) FSA Campy Style |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | KMC 410H |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | DK Euro Sealed |
| Crankset parts and sizes | DK Iron Cross Lite Teeth DK Social 3pc |
| Gear shift levers | Not Available |
| Rear gear set | 16 Teeth 1-speed |
DK Xeina Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Not Available |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Not Available |
| Fork material | Not Available |
| Fork type | 80 (millimeters) Marzocchi Dirt Jumper 3 |
Other Specs of DK Xeina
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Pedals details | Dk Platform |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | DK Huck It |
| Seat post extension | Chromoly Micro-adjust |
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 DK Xeina manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for DK Xeina Mountain bike here