Merlin NEWSBOY 1998 VS Gary Fisher MT. TAM 1994 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 Mt. Tam 1994 comparison online with competitors

Gary Fisher Mt. Tam

General Infos
Model Mt. Tam
Manufacturer Gary Fisher
Year of production 1994
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Color choice -Not found
Sizes - 15.5 (inches)
- 17.5 (inches)
- 19 (inches)
- 20.5 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 1.95 (inches) Tioga Psycho KS
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Levers
Shimano LX-C Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesNot Available
Rims manufacturer 36-hole
Bontrager BCX-1
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheelNot Available

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials Butted
6061 T6 Aluminum
Frame typeWelded Aluminum
Handlebar construction Bulged And Knurled
6061 T6 Aluminum
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem details Chromoly
Evolution Direct-connect
Headset sizeNot Available

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainShimano HG-70
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeNot Available
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
Shimano LX-C
Gear shift leversShimano XT Rapidfire Plus With Optical Gear Display
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
8-speed

Gary Fisher Mt. Tam Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano LX-C
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano XT-C
Fork materialNot Available
Fork typeRock Shox Mag 10

Other Specs of Gary Fisher Mt. Tam

Component group setsShimano Deore XT
Pedals detailsOnza HO
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seat Black Synthetic Leather Cover
Bontrager
Seat post extension Micro-adjust
6061 T6 Aluminum


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