GT ZUM 4.0 2007 VS Merlin NEWSBOY 1998 specs comparison

GT ZuM 4.0 2007 comparison online with competitors

GT ZuM 4.0

General Infos
Model ZuM 4.0
Manufacturer GT
Year of production 2007
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Color choice -Not found
Sizes - Xsmall
- small
- medium
- large
- xlarge
Sizes - Xsmall
- small
- medium
- large
- xlarge

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 1.50 (inches) Tioga City Slicker
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano ST-EF29 Levers
Tektro Linear-pull Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesAlloy QR
Rims manufacturerAlloy Double Wall
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheelStainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsZuM 6061 Butted Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar construction 6061 Heat Treated
GT Mtn Riser
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsGT ATB
Headset sizeFSA Integrated

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainNot Available
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeCartridge Sealed
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
Suntour XCT-202
Gear shift leversShimano ST-EF50
Rear gear set 11 - 32 Teeth
8-speed

GT ZuM 4.0 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Acera
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Acera
Fork material Unicrown Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork type 60 (millimeters) Travel
SR NRX-4000

Other Specs of GT ZuM 4.0

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsHigh Impact Nylon Platform
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatWTB Speed V
Seat post extensionGT Aluminum 6061


Merlin Newsboy 1998 comparison online with competitors

Merlin Newsboy

General Infos
Model Newsboy
Manufacturer Merlin
Year of production 1998
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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 Deore XT
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-HG90
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
Gear shift leversShimano XTR RapidFire SL
Rear gear set 11 - 34 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
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork typeRock Shox Judy SL

Other Specs of Merlin Newsboy

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


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