Merlin NEWSBOY 1996 VS Devinci DESPERADO 2004 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


Devinci Desperado 2004 comparison online with competitors

Devinci Desperado

General Infos
Model Desperado
Manufacturer Devinci
Year of production 2004
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Color choice -Not found
Sizes - Large
- medium
- small

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.00 (inches) Michelin Comp S Light UST
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Deore XT Levers
Shimano Deore XT M765 Hydraulic Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano Deore XT Disc
Rims manufacturerMavic Crossland
Spoke nipples typeOther
Spoke wheelMavic

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsAluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionEaston EA50
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsEaston EA50
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Tien Hsin No. 9M Zero Stack

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-HG93
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket typeShimano BB-M760
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/44 Teeth
Shimano Deore XT
Gear shift leversShimano Deore XT RapidFire
Rear gear set 11 - 32 Teeth
9-speed

Devinci Desperado Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Deore XT
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore XT SGS
Fork material Single Crown
Aluminum
Fork type 3.15 (inches) Travel
Rock Shox Sid Race

Other Specs of Devinci Desperado

Component group setsShimano Deore XT
Pedals detailsShimano PD-M520 SPD
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSelle Italia Flite Gel
Seat post extensionEaston EA50


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