Merlin NEWSBOY 1996 VS Schwinn MESA GSX 1999 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 GSX 1999 comparison online with competitors

Schwinn Mesa GSX

General Infos
Model Mesa GSX
Manufacturer Schwinn
Year of production 1999
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Color choice - Gloss Yellow and Red
-Gloss Black and Cream
Sizes - 13 (inches)
- 15 (inches)
- 17 (inches)
- 19 (inches)
- 21 (inches)
- 23 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 1.95 (inches) Multi-terrain
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Tektro Linear-pull Levers
Tektro 824A Linear-pull Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Q and R
Rear: Shimano Alivio
Front: Formula Aluminum
Rims manufacturer 36-hole
Alloy
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials7005 aluminum c
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionSchwinn Mesa Riser
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsAlloy Ahead
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Tioga TG

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeShimano Cartridge
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
Shimano AceraX
Gear shift leversShimano Alivio RapidFire SL
Rear gear set 11 - 30 Teeth
8-speed

Schwinn Mesa GSX Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Acera
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Alivio
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork type 1.8 (inches) Travel
Rock Shox Jett C

Other Specs of Schwinn Mesa GSX

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsResin With Clips & Straps
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSchwinn Comfort Padded
Seat post extensionKalloy Aluminum


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