Merlin NEWSBOY 1997 VS Giant BOULDER W 2008 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


Giant Boulder W 2008 comparison online with competitors

Giant Boulder W

General Infos
Model Boulder W
Manufacturer Giant
Year of production 2008
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Color choice - White and Silver (women's)
-Purple and Silver (women's)
Sizes - 14 women's (inches)
- 16 women's (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tireMTB Trail
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel sizeNot Available
Brakeset type Shimano EF-50 Levers
Alloy Direct-Pull Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesAlloy QR
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Alloy
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheelStainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsSteel
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionSteel Riser
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsAlloy
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainKMC Z51
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeCartridge
Crankset parts and sizes 28/38/48 Teeth
SR Suntour XCC T-208
Gear shift leversShimano EF-50
Rear gear set 13 - 34 Teeth
7-speed

Giant Boulder W Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano C-102
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Altus
Fork material Single Crown
Steel and aluminum
Fork type 80 (millimeters) Travel
Spinner Grind 1

Other Specs of Giant Boulder W

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsNylon
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatGiant
Seat post extensionAlloy


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