GT STS-1 1997 VS Merlin FAT BEAT 1999 specs comparison

GT STS-1 1997 comparison online with competitors

GT STS-1

General Infos
Model STS-1
Manufacturer GT
Year of production 1997
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Color choice -Black
Sizes - 14.5 (inches)
- 16 (inches)
- 18 (inches)
- 19 (inches)
- 20 (inches)
Sizes - 14.5 (inches)
- 16 (inches)
- 18 (inches)
- 19 (inches)
- 20 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.10 (inches) Michelin Wild Gripper Lite-S Kevlar
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano XTR Levers
Shimano XTR V-Brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesGT CNC
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic 217 SUP
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Double Butted
DT Revolution Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsThermoplastic and aluminum
Frame typeBonded
Handlebar constructionThermoplastic
Handlebar extenderGT Cut Weld
Handlebar stem detailsKore Elite
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset DL-2

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-IG90
Bottom bracket shell width73 (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 Plus
Rear gear set 11 - 30 Teeth
8-speed

GT STS-1 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and bottom Bracket Mount
Shimano XTR Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano XTR SGS
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Magnesium
Fork typeRock Shox Judy SL

Other Specs of GT STS-1

Component group setsShimano XTR 950
Pedals detailsShimano PD-M747 SPD Clipless
Rear shock absorberRock Shox Super Deluxe
Saddle seat Titanium Rails
With Kevlar Sides
WTB SST
Seat post extension 27.0 (millimeters) Diameter
Kore Elite II


Merlin Fat Beat 1999 comparison online with competitors

Merlin Fat Beat

General Infos
Model Fat Beat
Manufacturer Merlin
Year of production 1999
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Color choice -Brushed
Sizes - 13.5 (inches)
- 15 (inches)
- 16.25 (inches)
- 17.5 (inches)
- 18.75 (inches)
- 20 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.20 (inches) Panaracer Mach SS Kevlar
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Real TX Levers
Shimano XTR V-Brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesReal
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Velocity Deep-V
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Double-butted
DT Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials3Al and 2.5V Titanium
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionSyntace Duraflite
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsTahoma Sonne IV
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless FSA Orbit

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
Shimano BB-M952
Crankset parts and sizes 24/36/46 Teeth
Shimano XTR M952
Gear shift leversShimano XTR RapidFire SL
Rear gear set 12 - 34 Teeth
9-speed

Merlin Fat Beat Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters)
Shimano XTR Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano XTR GS
Fork material Unicrown Crown
Aluminum
Fork type 2.75 (inches) Travel
CODA HeadShok Fatty SL

Other Specs of Merlin Fat Beat

Component group setsShimano XTR
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorber 1.2 (inches) Travel
Coil-spring
Saddle seatSelle San Marco Rolls
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Thomson Elite


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