Merlin NEWSBOY 2002 VS GT ZASKAR TEAM 2007 specs comparison
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 |
| 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 |
GT Zaskar Team
General Infos| Model | Zaskar Team |
| Manufacturer | GT |
| Year of production | 2007 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Blue |
| Sizes |
- Small - Medium - Large - Extra large |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.00 (inches) Kenda Karma DTC |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano XTR Hydraulic Levers XTR Centerlock Disc 160 (millimeters) Rotor Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | DT Hugi 240s Centerlock |
| Rims manufacturer | DT XR1540 Disc Wheelset |
| Spoke nipples type | DT Alloy |
| Spoke wheel | 14/15ga. Butted DT Swiss Competition Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Kinesis Superlight Custom Tubing |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | FSA Carbon Riser |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | FSA 3D Carbon and forged |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless FSA Threadless |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | Shimano |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Shimano Hollowtech II |
| Crankset parts and sizes | Shimano XTR |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano XTR Rapid Fire |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth 9-speed |
GT Zaskar Team Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano New XTR |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano XTR High Normal |
| Fork material | Single Crown Aluminum and magnesium |
| Fork type | 80-100 (millimeters) Fox F80X |
Other Specs of GT Zaskar Team
| Component group sets | Shimano XTR |
| Pedals details | Not Available |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Not Available |
| Seat post extension | Not Available |
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 GT Zaskar Team manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for GT Zaskar Team Mountain bike here