Merlin NEWSBOY 1996 VS Nishiki COLORADO 1993 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


Nishiki Colorado 1993 comparison online with competitors

Nishiki Colorado

General Infos
Model Colorado
Manufacturer Nishiki
Year of production 1993
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Color choice -Not found
Sizes - 13.5
- 15
- 16.5
- 18.5
- 20.5

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.00 (inches) Smoke Style
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Levers
Shimano Altus Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano Alloy
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Sun Metal L18
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheelNot Available

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsDB Chrome-moly
Frame typeTIG-welded Steel
Handlebar constructionFlat With 6deg Bend
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsFusion TIG Welded With CRO-MO Clamp
Headset sizeNot Available

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainShimano CN-HG50
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeNot Available
Crankset parts and sizes 26/36/46 Teeth
Shimano Altus A20
Gear shift leversShimano Altus A20 Rapidfire Plus
Rear gear set 12 - 28 Teeth
7-speed

Nishiki Colorado Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Altus A10
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Altus A10
Fork materialNot Available
Fork typeSR Duo-Track

Other Specs of Nishiki Colorado

Component group setsShimano Altus A10 Rapidfire Plus
Pedals detailsSteel Cage and composite Body With Clips & Straps
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatVetta (inches)SL (inches) Style With Waterproof Cover
Seat post extensionFusion Micro Adjust


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