Merlin NEWSBOY 1997 VS Haro ESCAPE 8.3 2002 specs comparison
Merlin Newsboy
General Infos| Model | 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 |
Haro Escape 8.3
General Infos| Model | Escape 8.3 |
| Manufacturer | Haro |
| Year of production | 2002 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
- White and Blue -Charcoal and Yellow |
| Sizes |
- 13.5 (inches) - 15.5 (inches) - 17.5 (inches) - 19.5 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.25 (inches) Intense Cross Country |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Hayes Levers Hayes HFX Comp Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Formula Disc |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Sun Rims Rhyno Lite |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 14ga. Straight Gauge Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | 7005 Aluminum With Replaceable Derailleur Hanger |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | 1.5 (inches) Rise Aluminum |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | Aluminum Ahead Type |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless WTB Inner Peace C |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-HG53 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 113 (millimeters) Spindle TruVativ Sealex XR-XC |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth TruVativ Firex SL |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore RapidFire SL |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth 9-speed |
Haro Escape 8.3 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters) Shimano Deore |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT GS |
| Fork material | Triple-clamp Crown Aluminum |
| Fork type | 3.15 (inches)-5.00 (inches) Adjustable Travel RockShox Psylo C |
Other Specs of Haro Escape 8.3
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Pedals details | Haro Small Block Mag Platform |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | WTB Speed V Comp |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Aluminum Micro-adjust |
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 Haro Escape 8.3 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Haro Escape 8.3 Mountain bike here
