Merlin NEWSBOY 2002 VS Gary Fisher X-CALIBER 2005 specs comparison
Merlin Newsboy
General InfosModel | Newsboy |
Manufacturer | Merlin |
Year of production | 2002 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Signature Satin Finish |
Sizes | - Not available |
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 LeversHayes HFX Comp Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Deore XT Disc |
Rims manufacturer | 32-holeMavic X517/Open Pro |
Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 14ga. Double-buttedWheelsmith 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) SpindleRace Face Taperlock ISIS |
Crankset parts and sizes | 24/36/46 TeethRace Face Turbine LP ISIS |
Gear shift levers | Shimano XTR RapidFire SL |
Rear gear set | 12 - 34 Teeth9-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 CrownAluminum |
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) DiameterThomson Elite |

Gary Fisher X-Caliber
General InfosModel | X-Caliber |
Manufacturer | Gary Fisher |
Year of production | 2005 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Not found |
Sizes | - Not available |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 29 X 2.20 (inches) Bontrager ACX |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 29 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Avid FR-5 LeversAvid BB7 Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Bontrager Superstock |
Rims manufacturer | Bontrager Superstock Disc |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Platinum Series ZR9000 Aluminum |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Bontrager Select |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Bontrager Select |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aheadset |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Shimano CN-HG53 |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | ISIS GigaPipe |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 TeethBontrager Select |
Gear shift levers | SRAM X-7 Trigger |
Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth9-speed |
Gary Fisher X-Caliber Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Deore |
Derailleur (Rear) | SRAM X.7 |
Fork material | Single CrownAluminum |
Fork type | 80 (millimeters)Rock Shox Reba SL |
Other Specs of Gary Fisher X-Caliber
Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
Pedals details | Shimano PD-M505 SPD |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Bontrager Race Luxe |
Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) DiameterBontrager Sport |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Merlin provided us with the latest version of its Newsboy bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Merlin Newsboy Mountain bike here
- Get your Gary Fisher X-Caliber manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Gary Fisher X-Caliber Mountain bike here