Merlin NEWSBOY 1997 VS Look MI-900 1993 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


Look MI-900 1993 comparison online with competitors

Look MI-900

General Infos
Model MI-900
Manufacturer Look
Year of production 1993
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Color choice -Not found
Sizes - 16
- 18
- 20
- 21.5

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.10 (inches) Ritchey Z-Max
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Levers
Shimano XTR Cantilevers Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano XTR
Rims manufacturerRitchey Vantage Comp
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheelNot Available

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsIshiwata QB OS
Frame typeFillet Brazed Steel
Handlebar construction 170gr
6061-T6
Internally Ridged
Sameness
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem details 1 1/8
Titanium Finish
Sameness Clean
Headset sizeNot Available

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainShimano CN-7401
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeNot Available
Crankset parts and sizes 26/38/48 Teeth
Shimano XTR
Gear shift leversShimano XTR Rapidfire Plus
Rear gear set 12 - 28 Teeth
7-speed

Look MI-900 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano XTR
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano XTR
Fork materialNot Available
Fork typeTange Shockblades

Other Specs of Look MI-900

Component group setsShimano XTR Rapidfire Plus
Pedals detailsSakae Lowfat
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seat Genuine Leather
Selle Royal Extreme
Seat post extension Micro-adjust
Titanium Finish
Kalloy SP-264


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