Merlin NEWSBOY 1996 VS GT RUCKUS 3.0 2005 specs comparison

Merlin Newsboy 1996 comparison online with competitors

Merlin Newsboy

General Infos
Model Newsboy
Manufacturer Merlin
Year of production 1996
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Color choice -Satin
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 Avid Levers
WTB Speed Master Rollercam and WTB Speed Master Cantilever Front Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesNot Available
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic 221
Spoke nipples typeAlloy Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Double Butted
Wheelsmith Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials Seamless With 6Al and 4V Titanium Dropouts
MTS325 Titanium
Frame typeWelded Titanium
Handlebar constructionMerlin Titanium
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsControl Tech
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless King NoThreadSet

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Sachs SCM90
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 103 (millimeters) Spindle
White Industries Phantom Ti
Crankset parts and sizesCook Bros. E
Gear shift leversGrip Shift SRT-800 X-Ray
Rear gear set Optional Of Gearing
8-speed

Merlin Newsboy Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters)
Shimano XTR
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano XTR
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 seatOptional
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Control Tech Control Post


GT Ruckus 3.0 2005 comparison online with competitors

GT Ruckus 3.0

General Infos
Model Ruckus 3.0
Manufacturer GT
Year of production 2005
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Color choice -Union Blue
Sizes - Small
- medium
- large

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire Rear: 26 X 2.10 (inches) Tioga Blue Dragon
Front: 26 X 2.30 (inches) Tioga Yellow Kirin
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Levers
Tektro IO Mechanical Disc Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano Disc
Front: Formula Disc
Rims manufacturerAlex Aluminum
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 14ga. Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials6061 T6 Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionAluminum Riser
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsAluminum
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Integrated FSA Orbit XL-II

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-HG50
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeTruVativ DH ISIS
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32 Teeth
TruVativ Hussefelt
Gear shift leversShimano
Rear gear set8-speed

GT Ruckus 3.0 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Acera
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Acera
Fork material Single Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork type 100 (millimeters) Travel
SR Suntour Duro

Other Specs of GT Ruckus 3.0

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsGT Aluminum Platform
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSDG Freestyle
Seat post extension 31.6 (millimeters) Diameter
Aluminum Micro-adjust


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