GT AVALANCHE EXPERT 2011 VS Merlin NEWSBOY 1997 specs comparison
GT Avalanche Expert
General Infos| Model | Avalanche Expert |
| Manufacturer | GT |
| Year of production | 2011 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Satin black |
| Sizes |
- XS - S - M - L - XL - XXL |
| Sizes |
- XS - S - M - L - XL - XXL |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | Not Available |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | Not Available |
| Brakeset type | Shimano BL-M505 Levers Shimano BR-M445 Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | All Terra Alloy Disc |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Alex XD-Sport |
| Spoke nipples type | Alloy |
| Spoke wheel | 14/15ga. Stainless |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | 6061-T6 Aluminum |
| Frame type | Aluminum |
| Handlebar construction | ALL TERRA AL6061 RISER |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | All Terra |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) FSA No. 11 |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | Shimano CN-HG73 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Shimano 2-piece |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 36/22t Teeth Shimano FC-M545 |
| Gear shift levers | SRAM X.7 |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth 9-speed |
GT Avalanche Expert Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano SLX |
| Derailleur (Rear) | SRAM X.9 |
| Fork material | Not Available |
| Fork type | 140 (millimeters) Travel RockShox Sektor RL |
Other Specs of GT Avalanche Expert
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Pedals details | GT Slim Line Flat |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | WTB Devo Race |
| Seat post extension | All Terra AL2014 |
Merlin Newsboy
General Infos| Model | Newsboy |
| Manufacturer | Merlin |
| Year of production | 1997 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Brushed |
| 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 | Shimano XTR Levers Shimano XTR V-Brake Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano XTR |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic 217 SUP |
| Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Double Butted Wheelsmith Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | 3Al and 2.5V Titanium |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Syncros Hardcore |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Syncros Hardcore |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Chris King NoThreadSet |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-IG90 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (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 levers | Shimano 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 type | Rock Shox Judy SL |
Other Specs of Merlin Newsboy
| Component group sets | Shimano XTR 950 |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Bontrager With Titanium Rails |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Syncros Pro Series Aluminum |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, GT provided us with the latest version of its Avalanche Expert bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of GT Avalanche Expert 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