Merlin NEWSBOY 1997 VS Trek 8000 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


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Trek 8000

General Infos
Model 8000
Manufacturer Trek
Year of production 2009
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Color choice -Gloss Black and Pearl White
Sizes - 15.5 (inches)
- 17.5 (inches)
- 18.5 (inches)
- 19.5 (inches)
- 21.5 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire Rear: 26 X 2.25 (inches) Bontrager Jones XR
Front: 26 X 2.20 (inches) Bontrager Jones XR
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Avid Juicy 5 Levers
Avid Juicy 5 Hydraulic With 185 (millimeters) Rotor Front and Avid Juicy 5 Hydraulic With 160 (millimeters) Rotor Rear Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano M525 SL
Front: Bontrager Sealed
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Bontrager SSR
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheelNot Available

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsAlpha Red Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionBontrager Race OS
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsBontrager Race Lite
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless VP A58ACT-TK

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainNot Available
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeNot Available
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/44 Teeth
Shimano XT
Gear shift leversShimano SLX SL
Rear gear set 11 - 32 Teeth
9-speed

Trek 8000 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano SLX
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano XT Shadow
Fork materialSingle Crown
Fork type 100 (millimeters) Travel
RockShox Reba SL Dual Air

Other Specs of Trek 8000

Component group setsShimano Mix
Pedals detailsNot Available
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatBontrager Race
Seat post extension 31.6 (millimeters) Diameter
Bontrager Race


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