Merlin NEWSBOY 1998 VS Gary Fisher PARAGON GS 2001 specs comparison
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Merlin Newsboy
General InfosModel | Newsboy |
Manufacturer | Merlin |
Year of production | 1998 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice |
-Brushed |
Sizes |
- 15 (inches) - 17 (inches) - 19 (inches) |
Sizes |
- 15 (inches) - 17 (inches) - 19 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 2.10 (inches) WTB VelociRaptor Kevlar |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Shimano XTR Levers Shimano XTR V-Brake Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Deore XT |
Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic 217 SUP |
Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Double-butted Wheelsmith Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | 3Al and 2.5V Titanium |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Syncros Hardcore |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Syncros Hardcore |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Chris King NoThreadSet |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-HG90 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (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 levers | Shimano 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 type | Rock Shox Judy SL |
Other Specs of Merlin Newsboy
Component group sets | Shimano XTR |
Pedals details | Optional |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Bontrager With Titanium Rails |
Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Syncros Hardcore Aluminum |
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Gary Fisher Paragon GS
General InfosModel | Paragon GS |
Manufacturer | Gary Fisher |
Year of production | 2001 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice |
- White -Red |
Sizes |
- Medium - small - xsmall |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | Rear: 26 X 1.95 (inches) WTB VelociRaptor Front: 26 X 2.10 (inches) WTB VelociRaptor |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Shimano Deore LX RapidFire SL Levers Avid Single Digit 3 Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Bontrager SuperStock |
Rims manufacturer | 24-hole and 28-hole Bontrager SuperStock |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | Bontrager Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Double-butted 6061 T6 Aluminum |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Bontrager CrowBar Race |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Bontrager Comp |
Headset size | Dia-Compe SAS |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-HG72 |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | Shimano BB-UN52 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth Bontrager Comp |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore LX RapidFire SL |
Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth 9-speed |
Gary Fisher Paragon GS Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Deore LX |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT SGS |
Fork material | Triple-clamp Crown Aluminum and magnesium |
Fork type | 3.10 (inches) Travel Answer Manitou SX-R |
Other Specs of Gary Fisher Paragon GS
Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
Pedals details | Shimano PD-M515 SPD |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | WTB Women's Speed Comp |
Seat post extension | Bontrager 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 Paragon GS manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Gary Fisher Paragon GS Mountain bike here