Merlin NEWSBOY 1997 VS Gary Fisher MARLIN 2006 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 Marlin 2006 comparison online with competitors

Gary Fisher Marlin

General Infos
Model Marlin
Manufacturer Gary Fisher
Year of production 2006
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Color choice -Not found
Sizes - XS (13) (inches)
- SM (15.5) (inches)
- MD (17.5) (inches)
- LG (inches)
- XL (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.25 (inches) Bontrager Jones XR
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Tektro RS360A Levers
Avid SD3 Linear Pull Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano RM60-8
Front: Alloy
Rims manufacturerBontrager Camino
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheel 14ga. Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsGold Series 6061 T6 Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionBontrager Crowbar Sport
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsBontrager Sport
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aheadset

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-IG51
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeCartridge
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
Bontrager Sport
Gear shift leversShimano M-410 Alivio
Rear gear set 11 - 32 Teeth
8-speed

Gary Fisher Marlin Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano FD-M410 Alivio
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano M-511 Deore
Fork material Single Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork type 100 (millimeters) Travel
Manitou Axel Elite With TPC

Other Specs of Gary Fisher Marlin

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsAluminum Platform
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatBontrager Select ATB
Seat post extensionBontrager Sport


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