Merlin NEWSBOY 1996 VS Kona BIG UNIT 2009 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 |
Kona Big Unit
General Infos| Model | Big Unit |
| Manufacturer | Kona |
| Year of production | 2009 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Lime Green Metallic |
| Sizes |
- 16 (inches) - 18 (inches) - 19 (inches) - 20 (inches) - 22 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 29 X 2.10 (inches) Maxxis Ignitor |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 29 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano M575 Hydraulic Levers Shimano M575 Disc Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Formula Disc |
| Rims manufacturer | Mavic TN 719 |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | 15ga. Sandvic Stainless |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Kona Race Light Scandium Butted |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Kona XC and BC Deluxe Riser |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Kona XC and BC Deluxe |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) FSA Orbit DL |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | KMC Z610 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 73 (millimeters) |
| Bottom bracket type | Race Face X-Type |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 32 Teeth Race Face Atlas SS With Bashguard |
| Gear shift levers | Not Available |
| Rear gear set | 18 Teeth 1-speed |
Kona Big Unit Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Not Available |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Not Available |
| Fork material | Single |
| Fork type | 80 (millimeters) Travel Fox 32 F29 RL |
Other Specs of Kona Big Unit
| Component group sets | Single Speed Mix |
| Pedals details | Shimano PD-M520 |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | WTB Rocket V Comp |
| Seat post extension | Kona XC and BC Deluxe |
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 Kona Big Unit manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Kona Big Unit Mountain bike here