Merlin NEWSBOY 1996 VS Giant BOULDER SE X05 2006 specs comparison
Merlin Newsboy
General Infos| Model | Newsboy |
| Manufacturer | Merlin |
| Year of production | 1996 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Satin |
| Sizes |
- 15 (inches) - 17 (inches) - 19 (inches) |
| Sizes |
- 15 (inches) - 17 (inches) - 19 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.10 (inches) WTB VelociRaptor Kevlar |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Avid Levers WTB Speed Master Rollercam and WTB Speed Master Cantilever Front Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Not Available |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic 221 |
| Spoke nipples type | Alloy 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 type | Welded Titanium |
| Handlebar construction | Merlin Titanium |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Control Tech |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless King NoThreadSet |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Sachs SCM90 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 103 (millimeters) Spindle White Industries Phantom Ti |
| Crankset parts and sizes | Cook Bros. E |
| Gear shift levers | Grip 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 type | Rock Shox Judy SL |
Other Specs of Merlin Newsboy
| Component group sets | Shimano XTR |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Optional |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Control Tech Control Post |
Giant Boulder SE x05
General Infos| Model | Boulder SE x05 |
| Manufacturer | Giant |
| Year of production | 2006 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
- Bright Silver - Racing Blue and Silver -Crystal Blue and Silver |
| Sizes |
- 12.5 (inches) - 14 (inches) - 17 (inches) - 19 (inches) - 21 (inches) - 23 (inches) - womens 14 (inches) - womens 17 (inches) - womens 19 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.10 (inches) All-terrain |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano ST-EF29 EZ Fire STI Levers Aluminum Linear-pull Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Aluminum |
| Rims manufacturer | 36-hole Aluminum |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 14ga. Straight Gauge Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | ALUXX Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Aluminum |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Aluminum |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aheadset |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) KMC Z51 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 121.5 (millimeters) Spindle TH BB-7400 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 28/38/48 Teeth Suntour GI100 |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano ST-EF29 EZ Fire STI |
| Rear gear set | 14 - 34 Teeth 7-speed |
Giant Boulder SE x05 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano FD-C102 |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Acera |
| Fork material | Single Crown Aluminum and magnesium |
| Fork type | 75 (millimeters) Travel SR Suntour XC60 |
Other Specs of Giant Boulder SE x05
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Pedals details | Nylon Platform |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Giant Groove Plus |
| Seat post extension | 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter Aluminum Micro-adjust |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Merlin provided us with the latest version of its Newsboy bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Merlin Newsboy Mountain bike here
- Get your Giant Boulder SE x05 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Giant Boulder SE x05 Mountain bike here