Gary Fisher X-CALIBER 2008 VS Merlin NEWSBOY 2002 specs comparison

Gary Fisher X-Caliber 2008 comparison online with competitors

Gary Fisher X-Caliber

General Infos
Model X-Caliber
Manufacturer Gary Fisher
Year of production 2008
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Color choice -Ceramic White
Sizes - 15.5 (inches)
- 17.5 (inches)
- 19 (inches)
- 21 (inches)
Sizes - 15.5 (inches)
- 17.5 (inches)
- 19 (inches)
- 21 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire29 X 2.20 (inches) Bontrager Jones ACX
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size29 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Levers
Shimano M485 Disc Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesBontrager Rhythm 29 Disc
Rims manufacturerBontrager Rhythm 29 Disc
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheelNot Available

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsPlatinum Series 6066 Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionBontrager Select Big Sweep OS
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsBontrager Select
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Aheadset

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainNot Available
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeShimano Octalink
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/44 Teeth
Shimano FC-M521
Gear shift leversSRAM X.7 Trigger
Rear gear set 11 - 34 Teeth
9-speed

Gary Fisher X-Caliber Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Deore
Derailleur (Rear)SRAM X.7
Fork material Single Crown
Aluminum
Fork type 80 (millimeters) Travel
Fox F80RL 29

Other Specs of Gary Fisher X-Caliber

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsNot Available
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatBontrager Race
Seat post extensionBontrager Sport


Merlin Newsboy 2002 comparison online with competitors

Merlin Newsboy

General Infos
Model Newsboy
Manufacturer Merlin
Year of production 2002
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Color choice -Signature Satin Finish
Sizes - Not available

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.00 (inches) and 700 X 23c Hutchinson Mosquito and Carbon Comp
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Hayes Hydraulic Disc Levers
Hayes HFX Comp Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano Deore XT Disc
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic X517/Open Pro
Spoke nipples typeAlloy Nipples
Spoke wheel 14ga. Double-butted
Wheelsmith Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials3Al and 2.5V Titanium
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionKore Lite
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsThomson Elite
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Integrated Campagnolo Record Hiddenset

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-7700
Bottom bracket shell width68 (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 leversShimano 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 typeAnswer Manitou Mars Super

Other Specs of Merlin Newsboy

Component group setsShimano XTR
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSelle Italia Flite
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Thomson Elite


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