Merlin NEWSBOY 1997 VS Norco ARI 2010 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


Norco Ari 2010 comparison online with competitors

Norco Ari

General Infos
Model Ari
Manufacturer Norco
Year of production 2010
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Color choice -White
Sizes - Womens xsmall
- womens small
- womens medium
- womens large

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.10 (inches) Continental Speed King
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Deore BR-M575 Levers
Shimano Deore BR-M575 Disc With 160 (millimeters) Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano Deore HB-M495
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
WTB SX-24
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheelStainless

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsForma Double Butted 7005 Alloy
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionDouble Butted Alloy Riser
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem details3D Forged
Headset sizeFSa ZS-4D

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainKMC HG-53
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeFSA Powerdrive
Crankset parts and sizesFSA Alpha Drive
Gear shift leversSRAM X.5
Rear gear set 11 - 34 Teeth
9-speed

Norco Ari Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)SRAM X.5
Derailleur (Rear)SRAM X.7
Fork materialSingle
Fork typeRockShox Recon SL Coil With PopLoc Remote

Other Specs of Norco Ari

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsAlloy
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatPerformance Comfort WSD
Seat post extensionLateral Clamping Seatpost


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