Merlin NEWSBOY 1996 VS Marin BEAR VALLEY S.E. - ROCK SHOX QUADRA 5 1995 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


Marin Bear Valley S.E. - Rock Shox Quadra 5 1995 comparison online with competitors

Marin Bear Valley S.E. - Rock Shox Quadra 5

General Infos
Model Bear Valley S.E. - Rock Shox Quadra 5
Manufacturer Marin
Year of production 1995
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Color choice -Gun metal
Sizes - 14 (inches)
- 15.5 (inches)
- 17.5 (inches)
- 19 (inches)
- 20.5 (inches)
- womens 17.5 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire Rear: 26 X 2.10 (inches) Marin Quake 7.1
Front: 26 X 2.10 (inches) Marin Quake 7.0
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Dia-Compe PC-7 Levers
Marin Lite Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano STX-RC
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic M400
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 1.8 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials Double-butted
Tange Chromoly
Frame typeTIG-welded Steel
Handlebar constructionMarin Lite Alloy
Handlebar extenderMarin Lite
Handlebar stem detailsMarin Lite Alloy
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Marin Lite

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-IG50
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeNot Available
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
Shimano STX-RC
Gear shift leversGrip Shift SRT-600
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
7-speed

Marin Bear Valley S.E. - Rock Shox Quadra 5 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters)
Shimano STX-RC
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano STX-RC
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Magnesium
Fork typeRock Shox Quadra 5

Other Specs of Marin Bear Valley S.E. - Rock Shox Quadra 5

Component group setsShimano STX-RC
Pedals details Alloy Cage With Clips & Straps
Victor MTB
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatMarin Lite
Seat post extension 27.0 (millimeters) Diameter
Kalloy SP-248


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