Merlin NEWSBOY 1997 VS Norco PINACLE 2009 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 Pinacle 2009 comparison online with competitors

Norco Pinacle

General Infos
Model Pinacle
Manufacturer Norco
Year of production 2009
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Color choice - Green
-Brown
Sizes - 12.5 (inches)
- 15 (inches)
- 17 (inches)
- 18.5 (inches)
- 20 (inches)
- 22 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.10 (inches) Innova
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano ST-EF50 Levers
Promax 320 Disc Front and Tektro 837AL V-brake Rear Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesFormula
Rims manufacturer 36-hole
Strong
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheel 14ga.
Stainless

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsHydraformed Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionMTB Riser
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsMTB Alloy
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless CH-918

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
KMC Z50
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeCartridge
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
SR Suntour
Gear shift leversShimano ST-EF50
Rear gear set 14 - 28 Teeth
7-speed

Norco Pinacle Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) 31.8 (millimeters) Clamp
Shimano FD-C050
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano RD-TX51D
Fork materialSingle
Fork type 63 (millimeters) Travel
SR Suntour M2000N

Other Specs of Norco Pinacle

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsMTB Resin
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatNorco MTB
Seat post extensionAlloy Micro Adjust


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