Merlin NEWSBOY 1996 VS Schwinn MESA 2008 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


Schwinn Mesa 2008 comparison online with competitors

Schwinn Mesa

General Infos
Model Mesa
Manufacturer Schwinn
Year of production 2008
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Color choice -Black
Sizes - 15 (inches)
- 17.5 (inches)
- 20 (inches)
- 22.5 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 1.95 (inches) Kenda K 1027
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type ProMax 3-Finger Lever Levers
ProMax Linear-pull Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesFormula Alloy
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Alex PC-19 DW
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheel 14ga.
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsAluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionAlloy 30 (millimeters) Rise
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsTrial Tuned Alloy
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) VP

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainKMC Z72
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeTruvativ Sealed Cartridge
Crankset parts and sizes 42-32-22 Teeth
TruVativ X-Flow
Gear shift leversSRAM Xgen
Rear gear set 11 - 32 Teeth
8-speed

Schwinn Mesa Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)SR SunTour XCM202
Derailleur (Rear)SRAM SX4
Fork materialAluminum
Fork type 80 (millimeters)
SR Suntour XCT

Other Specs of Schwinn Mesa

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals details Steel Cage
Toe Clip Compatible
ATB Resin Body
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatTrial Tuned Super Soft
Seat post extension 26.8 (millimeters) Diameter
Alloy


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