Trek ELITE 9.8 2004 VS Merlin NEWSBOY 2002 specs comparison
Trek Elite 9.8
General Infos| Model | Elite 9.8 |
| Manufacturer | Trek |
| Year of production | 2004 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Silver and Black |
| Sizes |
- 17.5 (inches) - 19.5 (inches) - 21.5 (inches) |
| Sizes |
- 17.5 (inches) - 19.5 (inches) - 21.5 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.10 (inches) Bontrager Super X Tubeless |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano Deore XT Levers Avid Single Digit 5 Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Bontrager Race Lite |
| Rims manufacturer | 24-hole and 28-hole Bontrager Race Lite Tubeless |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Carbon Fiber Composite |
| Frame type | Bonded |
| Handlebar construction | Bontrager Race Lite |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Bontrager Race X Lite |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aheadset |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Not Available |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth Shimano Deore XT |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore XT RapidFire |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth 9-speed |
Trek Elite 9.8 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Deore XT |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT SGS |
| Fork material | Single Crown Aluminum and magnesium |
| Fork type | 63-80 (millimeters) Travel Rock Shox Sid Team |
Other Specs of Trek Elite 9.8
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Pedals details | Shimano PD-M520 SPD |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Bontrager FS 2000 |
| Seat post extension | Bontrager Race X Lite |
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, Trek provided us with the latest version of its Elite 9.8 bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Trek Elite 9.8 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