Schwinn MOAB.3 1996 VS Merlin NEWSBOY 1998 specs comparison

Schwinn Moab.3 1996 comparison online with competitors

Schwinn Moab.3

General Infos
Model Moab.3
Manufacturer Schwinn
Year of production 1996
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Color choice - titanium anodized
-Red anodized
Sizes - 15 (inches)
- 17 (inches)
- 19 (inches)
- 21 (inches)
Sizes - 15 (inches)
- 17 (inches)
- 19 (inches)
- 21 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 1.95 (inches) MTB Tread
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Alloy Levers
Shimano Altus Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesNot Available
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Araya GP-710
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel1.8 (millimeters) Straight Gauge

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsChromoly
Frame typeTIG-welded Steel
Handlebar constructionSteel
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsChromoly
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Victor VP-H93 Sealed

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
KMC SS-71S
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 110 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-LP26
Crankset parts and sizes 24/34/42 Teeth
SR CW-CH15
Gear shift leversGrip Shift MRX-100
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
7-speed

Schwinn Moab.3 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull
Suntour FD-TP15
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano AceraX
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum and chromoly
Fork typeRST 171B

Other Specs of Schwinn Moab.3

Component group setsShimano AceraX and Altus
Pedals detailsResin
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSchwinn
Seat post extension 26.6 (millimeters) Diameter
Kalloy Alloy


Merlin Newsboy 1998 comparison online with competitors

Merlin Newsboy

General Infos
Model Newsboy
Manufacturer Merlin
Year of production 1998
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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 Deore XT
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-HG90
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
Gear shift leversShimano XTR RapidFire SL
Rear gear set 11 - 34 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
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork typeRock Shox Judy SL

Other Specs of Merlin Newsboy

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


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