Merlin NEWSBOY 1997 VS Titan PRIME 1998 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


Titan Prime 1998 comparison online with competitors

Titan Prime

General Infos
Model Prime
Manufacturer Titan
Year of production 1998
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Color choice -Pearl white
Sizes - 17 (inches)
- 19 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.10 (inches) Maxxis
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Alivio Levers
Shimano Alivio M-System Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano Alivio
Rims manufacturer 36-hole
Araya VP-20
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsChromoly Main Triangle and hi-tensile Steel Rear Stays
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionSteel
Handlebar extenderIncluded
Handlebar stem detailsKalloy Chromoly
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aheadset Kontak ST-2

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-IG31
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket typeShimano BB-LP26
Crankset parts and sizes 24/34/42 Teeth
C.P.I.
Gear shift leversGrip Shift SRT-400
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
7-speed

Titan Prime Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull
Shimano Alivio Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Alivio
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum
Fork typeRST 171B

Other Specs of Titan Prime

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsFasten
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatVelo Plush
Seat post extension 26.4 (millimeters) Diameter
Kalloy Aluminum Micro-adjust


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