Merlin NEWSBOY 1996 VS Specialized MYKA SPORT 2009 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


Specialized Myka Sport 2009 comparison online with competitors

Specialized Myka Sport

General Infos
Model Myka Sport
Manufacturer Specialized
Year of production 2009
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Color choice - Satin Black and Lavender
- Satin Bronze and Red
- Satin Electic Blue
-Gloss Silver and Pink
Sizes - Womens 13 (inches)
- womens 15 (inches)
- womens 17 (inches)
- womens 19 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.00 (inches) Specialized Fast Trak LK Sport
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Alloy 2 Finger Levers
Pro Max Alloy Linear Pull Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesSpecialized Forged Alloy
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Specialized and Alex RH 26
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheel 15ga.
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsSpecialized A1 Premium Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionSpecialized XC Low Riser
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem details 25.4 (millimeters)
Specialized 3D
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Specialized Threadless

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainKMC X8
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeShimano BB-ES25
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
SR Suntour
Gear shift leversSRAM X.4 Trigger
Rear gear set 11 - 32 Teeth
8-speed

Specialized Myka Sport Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Altus
Derailleur (Rear)SRAM X.4
Fork material Single Crown
High-tensile Steel
Fork type 80 Or 100 (millimeters) Size Dependent
SR Suntour XCT-V2-D-MLO

Other Specs of Specialized Myka Sport

Component group setsSRAM Mix
Pedals details Toe Clip Compatible
Steel Cage
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSpecialized XC Women's
Seat post extension 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter
Micro Adjust
Specialized Alloy Two Bolt


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