Merlin NEWSBOY 1997 VS Schwinn MOAB 2008 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


Schwinn Moab 2008 comparison online with competitors

Schwinn Moab

General Infos
Model Moab
Manufacturer Schwinn
Year of production 2008
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Color choice -Black
Sizes - 15 (inches)
- 17.5 (inches)
- 20 (inches)
- 22.5 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.10 (inches) WTB Weirwolf
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Avid FR-5 Front and Avid FR- 5 Rear Levers
Avid Single Digit 3 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano RM40
Front: Shimano MC12
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
WTB DX23
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 14ga.
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsAluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionRitchey OS
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsRitchey OS
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) FPD Threadless

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainShimano HG-73
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeShimano BBES25
Crankset parts and sizes 42-34-24 Teeth
Shimano FCM-442
Gear shift leversSRAM X-7 Trigger
Rear gear set 11 - 32 Teeth
9-speed

Schwinn Moab Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)SRAM X-7
Derailleur (Rear)SRAM X.9
Fork materialAluminum
Fork typeRock Shox Tora 302

Other Specs of Schwinn Moab

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsRitchey V4 Clipless
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatWTB Speed V Comp
Seat post extension 26.8 (millimeters) Diameter
Ritchey Logic


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