Merlin NEWSBOY 1997 VS Scott CONTESSA 30 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


Scott Contessa 30 2008 comparison online with competitors

Scott Contessa 30

General Infos
Model Contessa 30
Manufacturer Scott
Year of production 2008
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Color choice -White and Silver
Sizes - Xsmall
- small
- medium
- large
- xlarge
- 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 Scott Comp Levers
Scott Comp Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano FH-RM60
Front: Formula CO-31
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Alex ACE-24
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheel 14ga.
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials7005 aluminum c
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionScott Comp Contessa
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsScott Comp
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Ritchey Logic

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-HG53
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 113 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-UN26
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/44 Teeth
Shimano FC-M442
Gear shift leversShimano Deore
Rear gear set 11 - 32 Teeth
9-speed

Scott Contessa 30 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Clamp On 31.8 (millimeters)
Shimano Deore
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano LX
Fork materialSingle
Fork type 80 (millimeters)
RockShox Dart 2

Other Specs of Scott Contessa 30

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsWellgo LU-982
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatContessa VL 4135
Seat post extension 26.8 (millimeters) Diameter
Scott Team


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