Merlin NEWSBOY 1997 VS Gary Fisher MT TAM 29 2002 specs comparison

Merlin Newsboy 1997 comparison online with competitors

Merlin Newsboy

General Infos
Model Newsboy
Manufacturer Merlin
Year of production 1997
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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 XTR
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-IG90
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-IG
Gear shift leversShimano XTR RapidFire SL
Rear gear set 12 - 32 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
Magnesium
Fork typeRock Shox Judy SL

Other Specs of Merlin Newsboy

Component group setsShimano XTR 950
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatBontrager With Titanium Rails
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Syncros Pro Series Aluminum


Gary Fisher Mt Tam 29 2002 comparison online with competitors

Gary Fisher Mt Tam 29

General Infos
Model Mt Tam 29
Manufacturer Gary Fisher
Year of production 2002
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Color choice -Black and Green
Sizes - Small
- Medium
- Large
- Extra large

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire29 X 2.10 (inches) IRC Notos XC
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size29 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL Levers
Avid Single Digit 5 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesBontrager Race
Rims manufacturer 24-hole
Bontrager Race
Spoke nipples typeAluminum Nipples
Spoke wheelStainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials Butted
Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionBontrager Race
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsBontrager Race
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Dia-Compe SAS

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-HG72
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeBontrager Race Isis
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/44 Teeth
Bontrager Race
Gear shift leversShimano Deore XT RapidFire SL
Rear gear set 11 - 32 Teeth
9-speed

Gary Fisher Mt Tam 29 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Clamp-on
Shimano Deore XT
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano XTR SGS
Fork material Single Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum
Fork type 3.15 (inches) Travel
Marzocchi MXR Air 29 (inches)

Other Specs of Gary Fisher Mt Tam 29

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsTime ATAC
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatWTB Laser V Race
Seat post extensionBontrager Race


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