Merlin NEWSBOY 1997 VS GT ZASKAR RS 1993 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 Zaskar RS 1993 comparison online with competitors

GT Zaskar RS

General Infos
Model Zaskar RS
Manufacturer GT
Year of production 1993
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Color choice -Not found
Sizes - 14.5
- 16
- 18
- 19
- 20

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire Rear: Panaracer Smoke Kevlar
Front: Panaracer Dart Kevlar
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel sizeNot Available
Brakeset type Levers
Shimano Deore XT Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano Deore XT
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic M231
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheelNot Available

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials6061 T-6 Aluminum
Frame typeWelded Aluminum
Handlebar constructionGT Alloy With Onza Alloy Bar-Ends
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsGT Flip-Flop III Chromoly For Aheadset
Headset sizeNot Available

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainDID Super Shift
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeNot Available
Crankset parts and sizes 26/36/46 Teeth
Shimano Deore XT
Gear shift leversShimano Deore XT Rapidfire Plus
Rear gear set 12 - 28 Teeth
7-speed

GT Zaskar RS Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Deore XT
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore XT
Fork materialNot Available
Fork typeRock Shox Mag 21

Other Specs of GT Zaskar RS

Component group setsShimano Deore XT Rapidfire Plus
Pedals detailsShimano PD-M525 Clipless
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatGT Competition Leather
Seat post extensionGT Alloy


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