Merlin NEWSBOY 1997 VS Felt Q620 2009 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


Felt Q620 2009 comparison online with competitors

Felt Q620

General Infos
Model Q620
Manufacturer Felt
Year of production 2009
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Color choice -Cola
Sizes - 13.5 (inches)
- 15.5 (inches)
- 17.5 (inches)
- 19.5 (inches)
- 21.5 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.10 (inches) Felt THC XC
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Tektro Auriga Hydraulic Levers
Tektro Auriga Comp With 180 (millimeters) Rotor Front and Tektro Auriga Comp With 160 (millimeters) Rotor Rear Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano M475 Disc
Front: Aluminum Disc
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Alex TD-24
Spoke nipples typeBrass
Spoke wheel 14ga.
Stainless

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials6061 Double Butted Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionAluminum Riser
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsFelt Melt Forged 1 Pc.
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Semi Integrated

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainKMC Z7
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeCartridge
Crankset parts and sizes 24/34/42 Teeth
Shimano FC-M311-L
Gear shift leversShimano Alivio Rapid Fire
Rear gear set 11 - 32 Teeth
8-speed

Felt Q620 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Alivio
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore
Fork materialSingle
Fork type 100 (millimeters) Travel
RockShox Dart 2 With Lockout

Other Specs of Felt Q620

Component group setsShimano Alivio
Pedals detailsMTB Steel Cage and PP Body
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatFelt RXC Comfort
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
FELT Alloy Micro Adjust


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