Norco TORRENT 2005 VS Merlin NEWSBOY 2002 specs comparison

Norco Torrent

General Infos

Model	Torrent
Manufacturer	Norco
Year of production	2005
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Color choice	-Semi Matte Grey
Sizes	- Small - medium - large
Sizes	- Small - medium - large

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	Rear: 26 X 2.50 (inches) Kenda Nevagal Front: 26 X 2.50 (inches) Blue Groove Stick-E
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type	Hayes HFX-9 Hydraulic Disc Front and Hayes HFX-9 Hydraulic Rear Levers Hayes HFX-9 Hydraulic Disc Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Rear: Formula DC-36 10 (millimeters) Thru-axle Front: Novatec 20 (millimeters)
Rims manufacturer	32-hole Syncros
Spoke nipples type	Brass Nipples
Spoke wheel	14ga. Straight Gauge DT Swiss Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	6061 T6 Aluminum
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	Titec El Norte
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	Titec El Norte
Headset size	1 1/8 (inches) Threadless FSA Deepcup

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	1/2 X 3/32 (inches) SRAM PC-970
Bottom bracket shell width	Not Available
Bottom bracket type	TruVativ GIGA Pipe Team DH
Crankset parts and sizes	22/32 Teeth TruVativ Holzfeller
Gear shift levers	Shimano Deore RapidFire
Rear gear set	11 - 34 Teeth 9-speed

Norco Torrent Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Top-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters) Shimano Deore
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano Deore XT
Fork material	Single Crown Aluminum and magnesium
Fork type	170 (millimeters) Travel Marzocchi 66R QR20

Other Specs of Norco Torrent

Component group sets	Mountain Mix
Pedals details	TruVativ Hussefelt
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Titec Berserker
Seat post extension	30.0 (millimeters) Diameter TruVativ XR Dual Clamp

Merlin Newsboy

General Infos

Model	Newsboy
Manufacturer	Merlin
Year of production	2002
Current price	Check price Here ==>
Color choice	-Signature Satin Finish
Sizes	- Not available

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	26 X 2.00 (inches) and 700 X 23c Hutchinson Mosquito and Carbon Comp
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type	Hayes Hydraulic Disc Levers Hayes HFX Comp Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Shimano Deore XT Disc
Rims manufacturer	32-hole Mavic X517/Open Pro
Spoke nipples type	Alloy Nipples
Spoke wheel	14ga. Double-butted Wheelsmith Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	3Al and 2.5V Titanium
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	Kore Lite
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	Thomson Elite
Headset size	1 1/8 (inches) Integrated Campagnolo Record Hiddenset

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-7700
Bottom bracket shell width	68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type	112.5 (millimeters) Spindle Race Face Taperlock ISIS
Crankset parts and sizes	24/36/46 Teeth Race Face Turbine LP ISIS
Gear shift levers	Shimano XTR RapidFire SL
Rear gear set	12 - 34 Teeth 9-speed

Merlin Newsboy Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Top-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters) Shimano XTR
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano XTR GS
Fork material	Single Triple-clamp Crown Aluminum
Fork type	Answer Manitou Mars Super

Other Specs of Merlin Newsboy

Component group sets	Shimano XTR
Pedals details	Optional
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Selle Italia Flite
Seat post extension	27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Thomson Elite