North Star EL SOL 1997 VS Merlin NEWSBOY 2002 specs comparison
North Star El Sol
General Infos| Model | El Sol |
| Manufacturer | North Star |
| Year of production | 1997 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Teal |
| Sizes |
- 15 (inches) - 17 (inches) - 19 (inches) - 21 (inches) |
| Sizes |
- 15 (inches) - 17 (inches) - 19 (inches) - 21 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.10 (inches) WTB VelociRaptor |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano Deore XT Levers Shimano Deore XT V-Brake Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano Deore XT Front: Shimano Deore XT Suspension |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic 221 |
| Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Double Butted Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Double-butted Tange Prestige Chromoly |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | North Star Pro Series |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | North Star |
| Headset size | 1 (inches) Threadless Dia-Compe Aheadset |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-IG51 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | Shimano BB-UN72 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth Shimano Deore XT |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth 8-speed |
North Star El Sol Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters) Shimano Deore XT Top-swing |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano XTR SGS |
| Fork material | Triple-clamp Crown Magnesium |
| Fork type | Rock Shox Judy XC |
Other Specs of North Star El Sol
| Component group sets | Shimano Deore XT |
| Pedals details | North Star Elite Clipless |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | North Star Embroidered Kevlar |
| Seat post extension | North Star Micro-adjust |
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 |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, North Star provided us with the latest version of its El Sol bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of North Star El Sol Mountain bike here
- Get your Merlin Newsboy manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Merlin Newsboy Mountain bike here
