Merlin NEWSBOY 1998 VS Gary Fisher MAKO 2008 specs comparison

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)
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


Gary Fisher Mako 2008 comparison online with competitors

Gary Fisher Mako

General Infos
Model Mako
Manufacturer Gary Fisher
Year of production 2008
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Color choice -Blue Metallic
Sizes - 13 (inches)
- 16 (inches)
- 18 (inches)
- 19.5 (inches)
- 21.5 (inches)
- womens 16 (inches)
- womens 18 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.00 (inches) Bontrager Connection Trail
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano EF-50 Levers
Tektro Alloy V-brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesAlloy
Rims manufacturerMatrix 550
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheelNot Available

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsSilver Series Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionBontrager Approved
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsBontrager Approved
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Aheadset

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainNot Available
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeNot Available
Crankset parts and sizes 28/38/48 Teeth
SR Suntour XCC-T208
Gear shift leversShimano EF-50
Rear gear set 13 - 34 Teeth
7-speed

Gary Fisher Mako Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano C051
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Tourney TX-51
Fork material Unicrown Crown
High-tensile Steel
Fork typeRigid Steel

Other Specs of Gary Fisher Mako

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsNylon Platform
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatBontrager Approved
Seat post extensionBontrager Approved


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