Merlin NEWSBOY 1997 VS Raleigh JOHN TOMAC SIGNATURE 1993 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


Raleigh John Tomac Signature 1993 comparison online with competitors

Raleigh John Tomac Signature

General Infos
Model John Tomac Signature
Manufacturer Raleigh
Year of production 1993
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Color choice -Not found
Sizes - 17
- 19

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tireTioga Psycho Kevlar
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel sizeNot Available
Brakeset type Levers
Shimano XTR Cantilevers Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano XTR
Rims manufacturerMavic 231
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheelNot Available

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsLitespeed 3Al and 2.5V Stays and Easton C-9 Main Tubes
Frame typeLugged Carbon Fiber
Handlebar constructionTioga DL-2001
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsTioga Alchemy DL Aheadset Type
Headset sizeNot Available

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainShimano CN-7401
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeNot Available
Crankset parts and sizes 26/36/48 Teeth
Tioga Revolver Tubular Cr-mo With XTR Rings
Gear shift leversShimano XTR Rapidfire Plus
Rear gear set 12 - 32 Teeth
8-speed

Raleigh John Tomac Signature Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano XTR
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano XTR
Fork materialNot Available
Fork typeRock Shox Mag 21

Other Specs of Raleigh John Tomac Signature

Component group setsShimano XTR Rapidfire Plus
Pedals detailsShimano M737 Clipless SPD
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatFlite Titanium
Seat post extensionTioga DL-2001


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