Merlin NEWSBOY 1997 VS Trek MARLIN SINGLE SPEED 2011 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 Marlin Single Speed 2011 comparison online with competitors

Trek Marlin Single Speed

General Infos
Model Marlin Single Speed
Manufacturer Trek
Year of production 2011
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Color choice -Matte Crystal Pearl White and Titanite Black
Sizes - 15.5 (inches)
- 17.5 (inches)
- 19 (inches)
- 21 (inches)
- 23 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire29 X 2.1 (inches) Bontrager 29-2
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size29 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset typeTektro Novela
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: KT TB5R SS Disc
Front: Formula DC20
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Bontrager Ranger Disc
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheelNot Available

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsAlloy
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionBontrager Approved Big Sweep
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsBontrager SSR
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Semi Integrated

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainNot Available
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeNot Available
Crankset parts and sizes 32T Teeth
Truvativ E400 1.1G
Gear shift leversNot Available
Rear gear set 20 Teeth
1-speed

Trek Marlin Single Speed Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Not Available
Derailleur (Rear)Not Available
Fork materialSingle
Fork type 100 (millimeters) Travel
SR Suntour SF11 XCT V3

Other Specs of Trek Marlin Single Speed

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatBontrager Evoke 1
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Bontrager SSR


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