Merlin NEWSBOY 2002 VS Giant ATX 890 1997 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 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 |
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Giant ATX 890
General InfosModel | ATX 890 |
Manufacturer | Giant |
Year of production | 1997 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice |
-Yellow |
Sizes |
- 14.5 (inches) - 17.5 (inches) - 19.5 (inches) - 21.5 (inches) - 23.5 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | Rear: 26 X 1.95 (inches) Tioga Psycho TT Kevlar Front: 26 X 1.95 (inches) Tioga Edge Kevlar |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Magura Race-Line Levers Magura Race-Line HS33 Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano Deore XT Front: Shimano Deore XT Suspension |
Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic 217 SUP |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 1.8 (millimeters) Double Butted DT Competition Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Butted Giant CU92 Aluminum |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Aluminum |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Direct Connect Aluminum |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset AL-2 |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Sachs SC-40 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 107 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-UN72 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 Teeth Shimano Deore XT |
Gear shift levers | Grip Shift ESP 900 |
Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth 8-speed |
Giant ATX 890 Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters) Shimano Deore XT Top-swing |
Derailleur (Rear) | Grip Shift ESP 9.0 |
Fork material | Triple-clamp Crown Magnesium |
Fork type | Rock Shox Indy SL |
Other Specs of Giant ATX 890
Component group sets | Grip Shift and Shimano Deore XT |
Pedals details | Wellgo WPD-701 With Titanium Axle Clipless |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Tioga Multicontrol |
Seat post extension | 30.8 (millimeters) Diameter Tahoma DP 310 |
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 Giant ATX 890 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Giant ATX 890 Mountain bike here