Merlin NEWSBOY 1997 VS Specialized HARDROCK DISC 2009 specs comparison
Merlin Newsboy
General Infos| Model | 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 |
Specialized Hardrock Disc
General Infos| Model | Hardrock Disc |
| Manufacturer | Specialized |
| Year of production | 2009 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
- Gloss Green - Satin Black -Gloss Burgundy |
| Sizes |
- 13 (inches) - 15 (inches) - 17 (inches) - 19 (inches) - 21 (inches) - 23 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.00 (inches) Specialized Fast Trak LK Sport |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano EF-50 Levers Tektro IOX Disc With 6 (inches) Rotor Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Specialized Forged Alloy |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Specialized HRD SW |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 15ga. Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Specialized A1 Premium Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Specialized Hi-Ten Low Riser |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Specialized Forged Alloy |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Specialized Loose Ball |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | KMC Z7 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) |
| Bottom bracket type | 122.5 (millimeters) Spindle FSA BB-7420 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 24/34/42 Teeth Shimano FC-M191 With Chainguard |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano EF-50 |
| Rear gear set | 14 - 34 Teeth 7-speed |
Specialized Hardrock Disc Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano C050 |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Altus |
| Fork material | Single Crown Hi-tensile Steel and alloy |
| Fork type | 80 (millimeters) Travel SR Suntour SF8-XCT-V2 |
Other Specs of Specialized Hardrock Disc
| Component group sets | Shimano Mix |
| Pedals details | Plastic Body Steel Cage |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Specialized XC Body Geometry |
| Seat post extension | 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter Micro Adjust Specialized Alloy Two Bolt |
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 Specialized Hardrock Disc manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Specialized Hardrock Disc Mountain bike here