GT KARAKORAM 1.0 2011 VS Merlin NEWSBOY 2002 specs comparison
GT Karakoram 1.0
General Infos| Model | Karakoram 1.0 |
| Manufacturer | GT |
| Year of production | 2011 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Green |
| Sizes |
- Small - Medium - Large - Extra large |
| Sizes |
- Small - Medium - Large - Extra large |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 29 X 2.1'' Kenda Small Block 8 |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 29 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano BL-M505 Levers Shimano BR-M445 Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | All Terra Alloy Disc |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Alex TD-24 |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass |
| Spoke wheel | 14ga. 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 | HG53 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Shimano BB-ES25 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 44/32/22t Teeth Shimano FC-M430 |
| Gear shift levers | SRAM X.5 |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth 9-speed |
GT Karakoram 1.0 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Alivio |
| Derailleur (Rear) | SRAM X.7 |
| Fork material | Not Available |
| Fork type | 100 (millimeters) Travel RockShox Recon Silver TK |
Other Specs of GT Karakoram 1.0
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Pedals details | GT Slim Line Flat |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | WTB Silverado Comp |
| Seat post extension | All Terra Alloy Micro-Adjust |
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, GT provided us with the latest version of its Karakoram 1.0 bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of GT Karakoram 1.0 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