Merlin NEWSBOY 1997 VS Specialized HARDROCK XC 2008 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 XC
General Infos| Model | Hardrock XC |
| Manufacturer | Specialized |
| Year of production | 2008 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
- Black and Red - Brown and Silver -Black Keyline |
| Sizes |
- 13 - 15 - 17 - 19 - 21 |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.00 (inches) Specialized Fast LK Sport |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Promax Aliminum Levers ProMax Linear-pull Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Specialized Forged Alloy Freewheel Front: Specialized Forged Alloy |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Alex Z-1000 |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | 15ga. Straight Gauge Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | A1 Premium Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Hi-tensile Steel |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Alloy A-Head |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Threadless |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) KMC Z7 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 125 (millimeters) Spindle Square Taper TH Cartridge |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 24/34/42 Teeth Shimano FX-TX70 |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano RS-43 Revo Twist |
| Rear gear set | 13 - 34 Teeth 7-speed |
Specialized Hardrock XC Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Clamp On 34.9 (millimeters) Shimano FD-C050 |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Altus |
| Fork material | Single |
| Fork type | 80 (millimeters) RST Capa T26 |
Other Specs of Specialized Hardrock XC
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Pedals details | Specialized Steel |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Specialized XC |
| Seat post extension | 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter Two-bolt Alloy Micro-Adjust |
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 XC manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Specialized Hardrock XC Mountain bike here