Merlin NEWSBOY 1996 VS Brodie FORCE 2010 specs comparison

Merlin Newsboy 1996 comparison online with competitors

Merlin Newsboy

General Infos
Model Newsboy
Manufacturer Merlin
Year of production 1996
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Color choice -Satin
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 Avid Levers
WTB Speed Master Rollercam and WTB Speed Master Cantilever Front Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesNot Available
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic 221
Spoke nipples typeAlloy Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Double Butted
Wheelsmith Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials Seamless With 6Al and 4V Titanium Dropouts
MTS325 Titanium
Frame typeWelded Titanium
Handlebar constructionMerlin Titanium
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsControl Tech
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless King NoThreadSet

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Sachs SCM90
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 103 (millimeters) Spindle
White Industries Phantom Ti
Crankset parts and sizesCook Bros. E
Gear shift leversGrip Shift SRT-800 X-Ray
Rear gear set Optional Of Gearing
8-speed

Merlin Newsboy Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters)
Shimano XTR
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano XTR
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork typeRock Shox Judy SL

Other Specs of Merlin Newsboy

Component group setsShimano XTR
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatOptional
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Control Tech Control Post


Brodie Force 2010 comparison online with competitors

Brodie Force

General Infos
Model Force
Manufacturer Brodie
Year of production 2010
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Color choice -Anthracite
Sizes - 14.5 (inches)
- 16.5 (inches)
- 18 (inches)
- 19.5 (inches)
- 21 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.10 (inches) Kenda Kobra
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset typeTektro IO Mechanical Disc With 6 (inches) Rotor
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano M475
Front: Formula
Rims manufacturerShining A-M1
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheelStainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials6061 Butted Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar construction 25.4
Brodie XC Riser
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsBrodie XC
Headset sizeNot Available

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainNot Available
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeNot Available
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
Shimano M361
Gear shift leversShimano Acera Rapidfire
Rear gear set 11 - 32 Teeth
8-speed

Brodie Force Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Altus
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Alivio
Fork materialSingle
Fork type 100 (millimeters) Travel
Suntour XCM

Other Specs of Brodie Force

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsWellgo PP Cage
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatBrodie XC
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Brodie 2-bolt


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