Merlin NEWSBOY 1997 VS Orange MS ISLE DEORE 2001 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


Orange Ms isle Deore 2001 comparison online with competitors

Orange Ms isle Deore

General Infos
Model Ms isle Deore
Manufacturer Orange
Year of production 2001
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Color choice - Gloss White
-Gloss Black
Sizes - 14 (inches)
- 16 (inches)
- 18 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.10 (inches) Tioga Factory DH
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Avid Single Digit 1.0 Levers
Avid Single Digit 10 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesRitchey Pro
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Alex Widestyle
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel Double-butted
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials6061 T6 Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionOrange X Terminator
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsOrange Box CNC
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Ritchey Scuzzy Logic

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-IG51
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeNot Available
Crankset parts and sizesShimano Deore
Gear shift leversShimano Deore Rapidfire Plus
Rear gear set9-speed

Orange Ms isle Deore Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Deore
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore SGS
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork type 3.9 (inches) Travel
Answer Manitou SX-LT

Other Specs of Orange Ms isle Deore

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsOrange Flattie
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatOrange Embroidered
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Orange Stick Up


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