Merlin NEWSBOY 1997 VS Marin SAN QUENTIN 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


Marin San Quentin 2011 comparison online with competitors

Marin San Quentin

General Infos
Model San Quentin
Manufacturer Marin
Year of production 2011
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Color choice -White and lime green
Sizes - 14

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.3 (inches) Kenda K-Rad
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Forged Alloy 2.5 Finger Levers
Tektro Novela Mechanical Disc Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesAlloy Double Sealed
Rims manufacturer 36-hole
Alex DM22
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheel 14ga.
WTB Stainless

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials6061 aluminum c
Frame typeAluminum
Handlebar constructionDouble Butted 6061 Alloy
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsGap OS
Headset sizeFSA Ha (millimeters)er

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainHG-50
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeSealed Cartridge
Crankset parts and sizes 32 Teeth
Suntour Duro Hex
Gear shift leversSRAM X.4
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
8-speed

Marin San Quentin Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Not Available
Derailleur (Rear)SRAM X.5
Fork materialNot Available
Fork typeSuntour Duro DJ

Other Specs of Marin San Quentin

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsPlatform
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatWTB Jaxon V
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Comp Alloy Micro Adjust


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