Merlin NEWSBOY 1997 VS Rocky Mountain OXYGEN RACE 1998 specs comparison
Merlin Newsboy
General InfosModel | Newsboy |
Manufacturer | Merlin |
Year of production | 1997 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice |
-Brushed |
Sizes |
- 15 (inches) - 17 (inches) - 19 (inches) |
Sizes |
- 15 (inches) - 17 (inches) - 19 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 2.10 (inches) WTB VelociRaptor Kevlar |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Shimano XTR Levers Shimano XTR V-Brake Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano XTR |
Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic 217 SUP |
Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Double Butted Wheelsmith Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | 3Al and 2.5V Titanium |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Syncros Hardcore |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Syncros Hardcore |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Chris King NoThreadSet |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-IG90 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (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 levers | Shimano 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 type | Rock Shox Judy SL |
Other Specs of Merlin Newsboy
Component group sets | Shimano XTR 950 |
Pedals details | Optional |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Bontrager With Titanium Rails |
Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Syncros Pro Series Aluminum |
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Rocky Mountain Oxygen Race
General InfosModel | Oxygen Race |
Manufacturer | Rocky Mountain |
Year of production | 1998 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice |
-Orange |
Sizes |
- 14.5 (inches) - 16 (inches) - 17.5 (inches) - 18.5 (inches) - 19.5 (inches) - 20 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 1.95 (inches) WTB VelociRaptor 44/50 Kevlar |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Avid SD-2.0 L Levers Avid 1D-20 Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Deore LX |
Rims manufacturer | Sun Rims CR18 |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge DT Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Easton HBO Aluminum |
Frame type | Welded |
Handlebar construction | RMB Aluminum |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Ritchey CompLite |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Ritchey Logic Expert |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Taya TB-600 |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | Shimano BB-UN52 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 Teeth Shimano Deore LX |
Gear shift levers | Grip Shift ESP 9.0SL |
Rear gear set | 11 - 30 Teeth 8-speed |
Rocky Mountain Oxygen Race Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters) Shimano Deore XT |
Derailleur (Rear) | Grip Shift ESP 9.0SL |
Fork material | Triple-clamp Crown Aluminum |
Fork type | Marzocchi Bomber Z-3 |
Other Specs of Rocky Mountain Oxygen Race
Component group sets | Grip Shift ESP 9.0SL and Shimano Deore LX |
Pedals details | Ritchey Logic |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Selle Italia Nitrox PD |
Seat post extension | Ritchey Expert |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Merlin provided us with the latest version of its Newsboy bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Merlin Newsboy Mountain bike here
- Get your Rocky Mountain Oxygen Race manual book version yo know further about this bike
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