Merlin NEWSBOY 1997 VS GT TIMBERLINE 2000 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


GT Timberline 2000 comparison online with competitors

GT Timberline

General Infos
Model Timberline
Manufacturer GT
Year of production 2000
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Color choice - British Racing Green
-Black and Tan
Sizes - 12.5 (inches)
- 14.5 (inches)
- 16 (inches)
- 18 (inches)
- 20 (inches)
- 22 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tireSemi-slick
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel sizeNot Available
Brakeset type Aluminum Linear-pull Levers
ProMax Linear-pull Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Q and R
Aluminum
Rims manufacturerWeinmann 519
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials7000 Aluminum With Replaceable Derailleur Hanger
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionRiser
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsProMax Adjustable Alloy
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Sealed Mechanism

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeShimano Cartridge
Crankset parts and sizesSR XR180
Gear shift leversSRAM MRX
Rear gear set7-speed

GT Timberline Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano T-300
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Acera
Fork materialTriple-clamp
Fork typeSR MG8020

Other Specs of GT Timberline

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsResin
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatGT Multi Density ATB
Seat post extensionAluminum Micro-adjust


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