Merlin NEWSBOY 1997 VS Gary Fisher HOO KOO E KOO 2004 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


Gary Fisher Hoo Koo E Koo 2004 comparison online with competitors

Gary Fisher Hoo Koo E Koo

General Infos
Model Hoo Koo E Koo
Manufacturer Gary Fisher
Year of production 2004
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Color choice -Bright Silver and Metallic Black
Sizes - 13 (inches)
- 15.5 (inches)
- 17.5 (inches)
- 19 (inches)
- 21 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.10 (inches) IRC Serac XC
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Aluminum Linear-pull Levers
Shimano 420 V-brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Q and R
Rear: Shimano HB-M470
Front: Aluminum
Rims manufacturerBontrager Maverick
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheelNot Available

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsPlatinum Series ZR9000 Double Butted Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionBontrager Crowbar Select
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsBontrager Sport
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aheadset and Semi-Cartidge

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainShimano CN-HG53
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeBontrager ISIS Splined
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/44 Teeth
Bontrager Select
Gear shift leversShimano Deore RapidFire
Rear gear set 11 - 34 Teeth
9-speed

Gary Fisher Hoo Koo E Koo Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Deore
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore XT
Fork materialNot Available
Fork type 80 (millimeters) Travel
Rock Shox Pilot SL

Other Specs of Gary Fisher Hoo Koo E Koo

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsShimano PD-M520 SPD
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatTitec Ithys
Seat post extensionBontrager Sport


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