Merlin NEWSBOY 1997 VS GT ZASKAR PRO 2007 specs comparison
Merlin Newsboy
General Infos| Model | Newsboy |
| Manufacturer | Merlin |
| Year of production | 1997 |
| 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 XTR |
| 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-IG90 |
| 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-IG |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano 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 type | Rock Shox Judy SL |
Other Specs of Merlin Newsboy
| Component group sets | Shimano XTR 950 |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Bontrager With Titanium Rails |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Syncros Pro Series Aluminum |
GT Zaskar Pro
General Infos| Model | Zaskar Pro |
| Manufacturer | GT |
| Year of production | 2007 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Silver |
| Sizes |
- Small - Medium - Large - Extra large |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.00 (inches) Kenda Karma DTC |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano Deore XT Hydraulic Levers Shimano Deore XT Disc Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Deore XT Disc |
| Rims manufacturer | WTB Laser Disc |
| Spoke nipples type | DT Alloy |
| Spoke wheel | 15ga. Straight Gauge DT Swiss Champion Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Kinesis Superlight Custom Tubing |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | TruVativ XR 6061 |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | TruVativ XR |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless FSA Threadless |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | Shimano |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Shimano Hollowtech II |
| Crankset parts and sizes | Shimano Deore XT |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore XT |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth 9-speed |
GT Zaskar Pro Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Deore XT |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT High Normal |
| Fork material | Single Crown Aluminum and magnesium |
| Fork type | 85 (millimeters) Rock Shox Reba SL |
Other Specs of GT Zaskar Pro
| Component group sets | Shimano Deore XT |
| Pedals details | Crank Bros Candy C |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Not Available |
| Seat post extension | Not Available |
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 GT Zaskar Pro manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for GT Zaskar Pro Mountain bike here
