Merlin NEWSBOY 1997 VS Norco XFR 3 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


Norco XFR 3 2011 comparison online with competitors

Norco XFR 3

General Infos
Model XFR 3
Manufacturer Norco
Year of production 2011
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Color choice -Matte Charcoal
Sizes - 14.5. 16 (inches)
- 18 (inches)
- 20 (inches)
- 22 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire700 X 32c Continental Double Fighter II
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Tektro 360A Levers
Hayes MX4 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano Deore FH-M525 Disc
Front: Formula DC20
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Double Wall Alloy
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheelStainless

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsAlloy
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionNorco Riser Bar
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsNorco
Headset sizeFSA No.11N Semi-cartridge

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainKMC Z72
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeFSA BB-7420ST
Crankset parts and sizes 28/38/48 Teeth
FSA Dyna Drive
Gear shift leversSRAM X.4
Rear gear set 11 - 32 Teeth
8-speed

Norco XFR 3 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Altus FD-M191
Derailleur (Rear)SRAM X.4
Fork materialSingle
Fork type 75 (millimeters) Travel
SR Suntour NVX

Other Specs of Norco XFR 3

Component group setsSRAM Mix
Pedals detailsWellgo Alloy Body With Steel Cage
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatNorco Urban Stealth
Seat post extensionNorco


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