Merlin NEWSBOY 1997 VS KHS ALITE 300 2011 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


KHS Alite 300 2011 comparison online with competitors

KHS Alite 300

General Infos
Model Alite 300
Manufacturer KHS
Year of production 2011
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Color choice -Team Blue
Sizes - 13 (inches)
- 15 (inches)
- 17 (inches)
- 19 (inches)
- 21 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 1.95 (inches) Kenda Tomac Small Block 8
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Alloy Linear Levers
Bengal Cable Disc Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesAlloy
Rims manufacturerWeinmann XTB-26
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheel14ga.

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsAlloy
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionAlloy
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsAlloy
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Cane Creek Ahead

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainKMC Z8
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeCartridge
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
SR XCT-V2
Gear shift leversShimano Altus
Rear gear set 11 - 32 Teeth
8-speed

KHS Alite 300 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Altus
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Acera
Fork materialSingle
Fork typeSpinner 300LC

Other Specs of KHS Alite 300

Component group setsShimano Mix
Pedals detailsWellgo Resin With Steel Cage With Boron Axle
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatKHS Sport Dual Density
Seat post extensionAlloy Micro Adjust


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