GT AVALANCHE 3.0 2008 VS Merlin NEWSBOY 1996 specs comparison
GT Avalanche 3.0
General Infos| Model | Avalanche 3.0 |
| Manufacturer | GT |
| Year of production | 2008 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
- Silver -Black |
| Sizes |
- Xsmall - small - medium - large - xlarge |
| Sizes |
- Xsmall - small - medium - large - xlarge |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.10 (inches) Kenda Nevagal |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Tektro Linear-pull Levers Tektro Linear-pull Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Alloy Disc |
| Rims manufacturer | Alex ACE-17 |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass CP |
| Spoke wheel | 14ga. Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | GT 6061 Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | ATB Alloy Riser |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | GT ATB |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Tange Seiki |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | Shimano |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Cartridge Sealed |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 Teeth Suntour XCT-02 |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Alivio |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth 8-speed |
GT Avalanche 3.0 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano M -330 |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Alivio |
| Fork material | Single |
| Fork type | 100 (millimeters) Travel SR Suntour XCM |
Other Specs of GT Avalanche 3.0
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Pedals details | Nylon Platform |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | WTB Speed V |
| Seat post extension | Micro-adjust |
Merlin Newsboy
General Infos| Model | Newsboy |
| Manufacturer | Merlin |
| Year of production | 1996 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Satin |
| Sizes |
- 15 (inches) - 17 (inches) - 19 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.10 (inches) WTB VelociRaptor Kevlar |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Avid Levers WTB Speed Master Rollercam and WTB Speed Master Cantilever Front Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Not Available |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic 221 |
| Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Double Butted Wheelsmith Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Seamless With 6Al and 4V Titanium Dropouts MTS325 Titanium |
| Frame type | Welded Titanium |
| Handlebar construction | Merlin Titanium |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Control Tech |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless King NoThreadSet |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Sachs SCM90 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 103 (millimeters) Spindle White Industries Phantom Ti |
| Crankset parts and sizes | Cook Bros. E |
| Gear shift levers | Grip Shift SRT-800 X-Ray |
| Rear gear set | Optional Of Gearing 8-speed |
Merlin Newsboy Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters) Shimano XTR |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano XTR |
| Fork material | Triple-clamp Crown Aluminum and magnesium |
| Fork type | Rock Shox Judy SL |
Other Specs of Merlin Newsboy
| Component group sets | Shimano XTR |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Optional |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Control Tech Control Post |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, GT provided us with the latest version of its Avalanche 3.0 bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of GT Avalanche 3.0 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