Merlin NEWSBOY 1997 VS Giant RINCON 2002 specs comparison
Merlin Newsboy
General InfosModel | 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 |
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Giant Rincon
General InfosModel | Rincon |
Manufacturer | Giant |
Year of production | 2002 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice |
- Red and Silver - Silver and Black -Blue and Silver |
Sizes |
- 14 (inches) - 17 (inches) - 19 (inches) - 21 (inches) - 23 (inches) - 25 (inches) - womens 14 (inches) - womens 17 (inches) - womens 19 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 1.95 (inches) Center Ridge All Terrain |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Aluminum Linear-pull Levers Aluminum Linear-pull Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Q and R Aluminum |
Rims manufacturer | 36-hole Aluminum |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 14ga. Straight Gauge Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Aluxx Aluminum |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Rise Steel |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Aluminum Threadless |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless WTB Momentum |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | Sealed Cartridge |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth Suntour XR-182 |
Gear shift levers | Shimano EF-29 |
Rear gear set | 13 - 28 Teeth 7-speed |
Giant Rincon Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Clamp-on Shimano Altus Top-swing |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Acera |
Fork material | Single Triple-clamp Crown Aluminum and magnesium |
Fork type | 3.0 (inches) Travel Suntour XCR-E |
Other Specs of Giant Rincon
Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
Pedals details | Steel Cage Nylon Body |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Giant Groove |
Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Aluminum Micro-adjust |
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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 Giant Rincon manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Giant Rincon Mountain bike here