Merlin NEWSBOY 1997 VS VooDoo BIZANGO XTR/ESP/SPYDER R 1999 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


VooDoo Bizango XTR/ESP/Spyder R 1999 comparison online with competitors

VooDoo Bizango XTR/ESP/Spyder R

General Infos
Model Bizango XTR/ESP/Spyder R
Manufacturer VooDoo
Year of production 1999
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Color choice -El Dorado Gold
Sizes - 14 (inches)
- 16 (inches)
- 17 (inches)
- 18.5 (inches)
- 19.5 (inches)
- 21 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.10 (inches) WTB VelociRaptor 44/50 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 X517
Spoke nipples typeAlloy Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Double-butted
Wheelsmith Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsReynolds 853
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionTitec PG Titanium
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsTitec AL-PG
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless WTB Grease Guard

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-7700
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 110 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-M952
Crankset parts and sizes 24/34/46 Teeth
Shimano XTR M952
Gear shift leversSRAM ESP 9.0
Rear gear set 11 - 32 Teeth
9-speed

VooDoo Bizango XTR/ESP/Spyder R Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters)
Shimano XTR Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)SRAM ESP 9.0
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork type 3.15 (inches) Travel
Answer Manitou Spyder R

Other Specs of VooDoo Bizango XTR/ESP/Spyder R

Component group setsShimano XTR
Pedals detailsShimano PD-M747 SPD
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatKoski Titanium and vinyl and kevlar
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Titec Aluminum


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