Merlin NEWSBOY 1996 VS KHS FLAGSTAFF 29ER 2008 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


KHS Flagstaff 29er 2008 comparison online with competitors

KHS Flagstaff 29er

General Infos
Model Flagstaff 29er
Manufacturer KHS
Year of production 2008
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Color choice -Flat Black
Sizes - Small
- medium
- large

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire29 X 2.20 (inches) WTB Exi Wolf Race
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size29 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Hayes Stroker Ryde Hydraulic Levers
Hayes Stroker Trail With V6 Rotor Front and Hayes Stroker Ryde With V6 Rotor Rear Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano Disc
Front: Alloy Disc QR
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
WTB Speed Disc 29 (inches)
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheel 15/14ga.
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials Butted
7005 Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionTruvativ XR
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsTruVativ XR
Headset sizeCane Creek Threadless

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainKMC Z9000
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeTruVativ GXP
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/44 Teeth
TruVativ Firex
Gear shift leversSRAM X.7 Trigger
Rear gear set 11 - 34 Teeth
9-speed

KHS Flagstaff 29er Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Deore
Derailleur (Rear)SRAM X.9
Fork material Single Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork type 80 - 100 (millimeters) Adjustable Travel
RockShox Reba SL Air 29er

Other Specs of KHS Flagstaff 29er

Component group setsCo (millimeters)uter Mix
Pedals detailsWellgo W-41 Clipless
Rear shock absorber 3.5 (inches) Travel
RockShox Monarch 2.1
Saddle seatWTB Silverado Race
Seat post extensionTruvativ XR


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