Norco KATMANDU 2001 VS Merlin NEWSBOY 1997 specs comparison

Norco Katmandu 2001 comparison online with competitors

Norco Katmandu

General Infos
Model Katmandu
Manufacturer Norco
Year of production 2001
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Color choice - Matte Black
-Gold
Sizes - 14 (inches)
- 16 (inches)
- 18 (inches)
- 20 (inches)
- 22 (inches)
Sizes - 14 (inches)
- 16 (inches)
- 18 (inches)
- 20 (inches)
- 22 (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 Aluminum Linear-pull Levers
Aluminum Linear-pull Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Q and R
Rear: Aluminum
Front: Aluminum Disc Q and R
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Alex Y-2000
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
UCP Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsHi-tensile Steel
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionRiser
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsAluminum Ahead Type
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aluminum

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
KMC Z-51
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeThree Piece
Crankset parts and sizes 28/38/48 Teeth
C.P.I. AL 3398
Gear shift leversSRAM MRX Plus
Rear gear set 13 - 32 Teeth
7-speed

Norco Katmandu Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)SR XR-05
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Tourney TY-22
Fork materialTriple-clamp
Fork typeRST 156CP

Other Specs of Norco Katmandu

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsResin
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatVelo
Seat post extensionAluminum Micro-adjust


Merlin Newsboy 1997 comparison online with competitors

Merlin Newsboy

General Infos
Model Newsboy
Manufacturer Merlin
Year of production 1997
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Color choice -Brushed
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 Shimano XTR Levers
Shimano XTR V-Brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano XTR
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic 217 SUP
Spoke nipples typeAlloy Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Double Butted
Wheelsmith Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials3Al and 2.5V Titanium
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionSyncros Hardcore
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsSyncros Hardcore
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Chris King NoThreadSet

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-IG90
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 112.5 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-M950
Crankset parts and sizes 24/34/46 Teeth
Shimano XTR M950-IG
Gear shift leversShimano XTR RapidFire SL
Rear gear set 12 - 32 Teeth
8-speed

Merlin Newsboy Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters)
Shimano XTR
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano XTR SGS
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Magnesium
Fork typeRock Shox Judy SL

Other Specs of Merlin Newsboy

Component group setsShimano XTR 950
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatBontrager With Titanium Rails
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Syncros Pro Series Aluminum


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