Merlin NEWSBOY 1996 VS Iron Horse SINISTER 2003 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


Iron Horse Sinister 2003 comparison online with competitors

Iron Horse Sinister

General Infos
Model Sinister
Manufacturer Iron Horse
Year of production 2003
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Color choice -Not found
Sizes - 15 (inches)
- 17 (inches)
- 19 (inches)
- 21 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.35 (inches) Maxxis High Roller
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Tektro MT-1.1 Levers
Hayes HMX-1 Mechanical Disc Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Q and R
Formula Aluminum Disc
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic F219
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 14ga.
Sha-Dar Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsNot Available
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionKoski Stronghold Riser
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsAluminum Threadless
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Tien Hsin Orbit-Z

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
SRAM PC-49
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 113 (millimeters) Spindle
TruVativ DH ISIS
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/44 Teeth
TruVativ Hussefelt DH
Gear shift leversShimano Deore Rapidfire
Rear gear set9-speed

Iron Horse Sinister Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Dual-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)
Shimano Deore
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore
Fork material Single Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork typeAnswer Manitou Black Sport

Other Specs of Iron Horse Sinister

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsWellgo LU-A8U
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatKoski Contour
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Kalloy SP-359


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