Merlin NEWSBOY 1996 VS Trek 8000 SHX 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


Trek 8000 SHX 1993 comparison online with competitors

Trek 8000 SHX

General Infos
Model 8000 SHX
Manufacturer Trek
Year of production 1993
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Color choice -Not found
Sizes - 15
- 16.5
- 18
- 20

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.10 (inches) Trek Control Track
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Levers
Shimano Deore LX Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano Deore LX
Rims manufacturer 36-hole
Trek and Matrix Single Track Pro
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheelNot Available

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsEaston 7129 E9 ProGram DB Aluminum
Frame typeBonded Aluminum
Handlebar constructionTrek System 2 Alloy 6061 T6 22 (inches) and 170gm
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsTrek System 2 TIG CroMoly Direct Connect
Headset sizeNot Available

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainShimano CN-HG70
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeNot Available
Crankset parts and sizes 26/36/46 Teeth
Shimano Deore LX
Gear shift leversShimano Deore LX Rapidfire Plus
Rear gear set 13 - 30 Teeth
7-speed

Trek 8000 SHX Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Deore LX
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore XT
Fork materialNot Available
Fork typeTrek Mogul Air and oil

Other Specs of Trek 8000 SHX

Component group setsShimano Deore LX Rapidfire Plus
Pedals detailsTrek System 2 ATB With Clips And Straps
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seat Synthetic Leather
Trek System 2 Wide Racing
Seat post extensionTrek System 2 Micro-adjust 6061 T6 Aluminum


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