GT AVALANCHE 3.0 DISC GTW 2011 VS Merlin NEWSBOY 1997 specs comparison

GT Avalanche 3.0 Disc GTW 2011 comparison online with competitors

GT Avalanche 3.0 Disc GTW

General Infos
Model Avalanche 3.0 Disc GTW
Manufacturer GT
Year of production 2011
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Color choice -Splash white
Sizes - XS
- S
- M
- L
Sizes - XS
- S
- M
- L

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.1'' Maxxis Mobster
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Tektro Levers
Tektro Novela Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesAlloy Disc QR
Rims manufacturerAlex DC 25
Spoke nipples typeBrass
Spoke wheel 14ga.
Stainless

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials6061-T6 Aluminum
Frame typeAluminum
Handlebar construction6062 Aluminum Riser
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsThreadless 4 Bolt
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Tange Seiki

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainKMC Z72
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeTange Sealed Cartridge
Crankset parts and sizes 42/32/23t Teeth
Suntour XCT
Gear shift leversShimano SL-M310
Rear gear set 11 - 32 Teeth
8-speed

GT Avalanche 3.0 Disc GTW Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Acera
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Alivio
Fork materialNot Available
Fork type 100 (millimeters) Travel
SR Suntour XCM V2

Other Specs of GT Avalanche 3.0 Disc GTW

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsGT Slim Line Flat
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatGTw Mountain
Seat post extensionAll Terra Alloy Micro-Adjust


Merlin Newsboy 1997 comparison online with competitors

Merlin Newsboy

General Infos
Model Newsboy
Manufacturer Merlin
Year of production 1997
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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 XTR
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-IG90
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-IG
Gear shift leversShimano XTR RapidFire SL
Rear gear set 12 - 32 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
Magnesium
Fork typeRock Shox Judy SL

Other Specs of Merlin Newsboy

Component group setsShimano XTR 950
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatBontrager With Titanium Rails
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Syncros Pro Series Aluminum


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