Merlin NEWSBOY 1997 VS KHS ALITE 300 2006 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 |
KHS Alite 300
General Infos| Model | Alite 300 |
| Manufacturer | KHS |
| Year of production | 2006 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
- Flat dark green - Red -Flat black |
| Sizes |
- 13 (inches) - 15 (inches) - 17 (inches) - 19 (inches) - 21 (inches) - 23 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.00 (inches) KHS |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano ST-EF50 Levers Tektro Linear-pull Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Formula Alloy |
| Rims manufacturer | 36-hole Machined Walls Alloy |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 14ga. Straight Gauge Black |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | 7005 aluminum c |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Alloy 30 (millimeters) Rise |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | TDS-C279-8 17 Degree Alloy 4-bolt |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Integrated WTB ZSS |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) KMC Z72 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | VP-BC82P Cartridge |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 42/34/24 Teeth Shimano FC-TX70 With O CG |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano ST-EF50 |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 30 Teeth 8-speed |
KHS Alite 300 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano FD-C050 |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Altus RD-CT95DL |
| Fork material | Not Available |
| Fork type | 65 (millimeters) Mozo S-26A |
Other Specs of KHS Alite 300
| Component group sets | Shimano Altus |
| Pedals details | Resin With Steel Cage With Boron Axle VP-992S |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | KHS VL-3061 D2 Construction |
| Seat post extension | SP-232 Alloy 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 KHS Alite 300 manual book version yo know further about this bike
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