Merlin NEWSBOY 1997 VS Scott CONTESSA 30 2009 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


Scott Contessa 30 2009 comparison online with competitors

Scott Contessa 30

General Infos
Model Contessa 30
Manufacturer Scott
Year of production 2009
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Color choice -White and Black and Gold
Sizes - Womens xsmall
- womens small
- womens medium
- womens large
- womens xlarge

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.00 (inches) Scott Ozon
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano M486 Hydraulic Levers
Shimano M486 Disc Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano RM65
Front: Scott Disc Comp Centerlock
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Alex XC-44 Disc
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheel 14ga.
Stainless

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials7005 Double Butted Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionScott Contessa Riser
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsScott Comp
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Ritchey Logic OE

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainKMC Z72
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters)
Bottom bracket type 123 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-UN26
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
Shimano FC-M361
Gear shift leversShimano SL-M360 RapidFire
Rear gear set 11 - 32 Teeth
8-speed

Scott Contessa 30 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Acera
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore
Fork material Single Crown
Steel
Fork type 80 (millimeters) Travel
Suntour XCR-LO

Other Specs of Scott Contessa 30

Component group setsShimano Deore
Pedals detailsWellgo LU-982-S
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatContessa VL 4135
Seat post extension 26.8 (millimeters) Diameter
Scott SCP-252


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