Merlin NEWSBOY 1997 VS Trek JACK 2 2006 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


Trek Jack 2 2006 comparison online with competitors

Trek Jack 2

General Infos
Model Jack 2
Manufacturer Trek
Year of production 2006
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Color choice -Gloss Orange
Sizes - 13 (inches)
- 15 (inches)
- 17 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.40 (inches) Bontrager Earl
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Hayes MX-1 Levers
Hayes MX-1 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesAluminum
Rims manufacturerFemco Aluminum
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheelStainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsAlpha Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionBontrager Big Earl
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsBontrager Earl
Headset sizeAheadset Slimstak

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainNot Available
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeNot Available
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/44 Teeth
Bontrager Select
Gear shift leversShimano Alivio
Rear gear set 11 - 32 Teeth
8-speed

Trek Jack 2 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Acera
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Alivio
Fork material Single Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork type 100 (millimeters) Travel
Manitou Splice Comp

Other Specs of Trek Jack 2

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsBontrager Earl
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatBontrager Earl
Seat post extensionBontrager Sport


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