Merlin NEWSBOY 1998 VS Giant XTC COMPOSITE 1 2005 specs comparison
Merlin Newsboy
General Infos| Model | 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 |
Giant XtC Composite 1
General Infos| Model | XtC Composite 1 |
| Manufacturer | Giant |
| Year of production | 2005 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Composite and Blue |
| Sizes |
- 14.5 (inches) - 17 (inches) - 19 (inches) - 21 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.00 (inches) Hutchinson Python |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Avid Speed Dial 7 Levers Avid Single Digit SL Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Mavic Crossmax SL |
| Rims manufacturer | Mavic Crossmax SL |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | Not Available |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | FormulaOne Composite |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Race Face Deus XC |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | Race Face Deus XC |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Integrated FSA Orbit ACB |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Not Available |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth RaceFace Deus XC X-Type |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore XT |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth 9-speed |
Giant XtC Composite 1 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Deore XT |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano XTR |
| Fork material | Single Crown Aluminum and magnesium |
| Fork type | 80 (millimeters) Travel Fox FRL |
Other Specs of Giant XtC Composite 1
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | WTB Rocket V Stealth Ti |
| Seat post extension | 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter Race Face Next XC Composite |
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 XtC Composite 1 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Giant XtC Composite 1 Mountain bike here