Merlin NEWSBOY 1996 VS Marin ROCKY RIDGE 2004 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 Rocky Ridge 2004 comparison online with competitors

Marin Rocky Ridge

General Infos
Model Rocky Ridge
Manufacturer Marin
Year of production 2004
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Color choice -Brush Matte Gunmetal
Sizes - Large
- medium
- small

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.30 (inches) WTB Weirwolf
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Hayes HFX-9 Hydraulic Disc Levers
Hayes HFX-9 Hydraulic Disc and Alloy Levers Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano Deore Disc
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
WTB Dual Duty
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheel 14ga. Straight Gauge
DT Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials7005 aluminum c
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionDH Riser Bar 31.8 OD
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsFSA FR230 OS
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless WTB Momentum Comp ST

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainSRAM PC-850
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeCartridge Sealed
Crankset parts and sizes 32/22 Teeth
TruVativ Hussefelt With Bashguard
Gear shift leversShimano Alivio RapidFire
Rear gear set11 - 32 Teeth

Marin Rocky Ridge Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Alivio
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore
Fork materialSingle
Fork typeMarzocchi DJ 3

Other Specs of Marin Rocky Ridge

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsBMX Platform
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatWTB Speed V
Seat post extensionComp Alloy Micro-adjust


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