Merlin NEWSBOY 1998 VS GT AVALANCHE 3.0 DISC 2007 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


GT Avalanche 3.0 Disc 2007 comparison online with competitors

GT Avalanche 3.0 Disc

General Infos
Model Avalanche 3.0 Disc
Manufacturer GT
Year of production 2007
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Color choice -Not found
Sizes - Xsmall
- small
- medium
- large
- xlarge

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.10 (inches) Kenda Nevegal
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano ST-EF50 Levers
Tektro IO Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Alloy Cassette QR Disc
Front: Alloy QR Disc
Rims manufacturerAlloy Double Wall ATB
Spoke nipples typeBrass CP
Spoke wheel 14ga. Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials6061 aluminum c
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionAnatomic
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsGT ATB
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Tange Seiki

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainShimano
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeCartridge Sealed
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
Suntour XCC-202
Gear shift leversShimano ST-EF50
Rear gear set 11 - 32 Teeth
8-speed

GT Avalanche 3.0 Disc Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano M -330
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Acera
Fork material Single Crown
Steel and aluminum
Fork type 100 (millimeters)
SR Suntour XCM

Other Specs of GT Avalanche 3.0 Disc

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals details Steel Cage
Toe Clip Compatible
ATB Resin Body
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatWTB Speed V
Seat post extensionAlloy Micro Adjust


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