Scott TAOS 1998 VS Merlin NEWSBOY 2002 specs comparison
Scott Taos
General InfosModel | Taos |
Manufacturer | Scott |
Year of production | 1998 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice |
-Black and red |
Sizes |
- 16 (inches) - 17.5 (inches) - 19 (inches) |
Sizes |
- 16 (inches) - 17.5 (inches) - 19 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 1.95 (inches) Cheng Shin C-1230 |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Tektro RBP-377A Levers Tektro 823A Linear-pull Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano RM40 Front: Formula FM 31 |
Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Araya GP-710 |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Chung Nan Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | 6061 T6 Aluminum |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Scott X-Bar |
Handlebar extender | Scott Aluminum |
Handlebar stem details | Tahoma Sonne IV |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Tioga |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-IG51 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 110 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-LP26 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 24/34/42 Teeth Shimano Alivio |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Alivio MC15-C RapidFire Plus |
Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth 7-speed |
Scott Taos Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters) Shimano Alivio Top-swing |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano STX |
Fork material | Triple-clamp Crown Aluminum and magnesium |
Fork type | Rock Shox Indy S |
Other Specs of Scott Taos
Component group sets | Shimano Alivio |
Pedals details | Victor VP-988 With Clips & Straps |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Velo VL-352B18 |
Seat post extension | 26.8 (millimeters) Diameter Kalloy SP-242 |
Merlin Newsboy
General InfosModel | 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 |
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Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Scott provided us with the latest version of its Taos bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Scott Taos Mountain bike here
- Get your Merlin Newsboy manual book version yo know further about this bike
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