Merlin NEWSBOY 1997 VS Norco PINNACLE 2002 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 Pinnacle 2002 comparison online with competitors

Norco Pinnacle

General Infos
Model Pinnacle
Manufacturer Norco
Year of production 2002
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Color choice - White and Black
-Red and Black
Sizes - 12.5 (inches)
- 14 (inches)
- 16 (inches)
- 18 (inches)
- 20 (inches)
- 22 (inches)
- womens 15 (inches)
- womens 17 (inches)
- womens 19 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 1.95 (inches) All Terrain
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Aluminum and resin Linear-pull Levers
Aluminum Linear-pull Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Q and R
Rear: Steel
Nutted
Front: Steel
Rims manufacturerAluminum
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheel Straight Gauge
UCP

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials Oversize
Hi-tensile Steel
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar construction Rise
Steel
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsSteel
Headset size1 (inches)

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
KMC Z-51
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeThree Piece
Crankset parts and sizes3-piece Steel
Gear shift leversSRAM MRX
Rear gear set 13 - 28 Teeth
7-speed

Norco Pinnacle Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)SR XR-05
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Tourney TY-22
Fork material Single Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum
Fork typeRST 156 E

Other Specs of Norco Pinnacle

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsResin MTB
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatComfort
Seat post extensionSteel


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