Merlin NEWSBOY 1996 VS Mongoose NX 7.1 1998 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 LeversWTB Speed Master Rollercam and WTB Speed Master Cantilever Front Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Not Available |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-holeMavic 221 |
| Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Double ButtedWheelsmith Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Seamless With 6Al and 4V Titanium DropoutsMTS325 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) SpindleWhite Industries Phantom Ti |
| Crankset parts and sizes | Cook Bros. E |
| Gear shift levers | Grip Shift SRT-800 X-Ray |
| Rear gear set | Optional Of Gearing8-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 CrownAluminum 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) DiameterControl Tech Control Post |
Mongoose NX 7.1
General Infos| Model | NX 7.1 |
| Manufacturer | Mongoose |
| Year of production | 1998 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice | - orange-Blue |
| Sizes | - Large - medium - small |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | Rear: 26 X 2.10 (inches) Tioga Psycho TTFront: 26 X 2.10 (inches) Tioga Edge |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Tektro LeversTektro Linear-pull Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano STX-RCFront: Mongoose OS |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-holeWeinmann Zac 19 |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight GaugeStainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Double-buttedAluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Mongoose Comp |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Mongoose |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Tioga TG |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Shimano CN-IG31 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Not Available |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 TeethShimano STX |
| Gear shift levers | Grip Shift SRT-400 |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 30 Teeth7-speed |
Mongoose NX 7.1 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Top-pullShimano STX Top-swing |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore LX SGS |
| Fork material | Triple-clamp CrownAluminum and magnesium |
| Fork type | Rock Shox Indy C |
Other Specs of Mongoose NX 7.1
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Pedals details | Aluminum Cage With Clips & Straps |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Mongoose |
| Seat post extension | Mongoose Micro-adjust |
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 Mongoose NX 7.1 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Mongoose NX 7.1 Mountain bike here