Schwinn FRONTIER GS 2008 VS Merlin NEWSBOY 1998 specs comparison
Schwinn Frontier GS
General Infos| Model | Frontier GS |
| Manufacturer | Schwinn |
| Year of production | 2008 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
- Black Women's: Steel Blue - Blue and Teal -Men's: Steel Blue |
| Sizes |
- 13 (inches) - 15.5 (inches) - 18 (inches) - 20.5 (inches) - 23 (inches) - womens 13 (inches) - womens 15.5 (inches) - womens 18 (inches) |
| Sizes |
- 13 (inches) - 15.5 (inches) - 18 (inches) - 20.5 (inches) - 23 (inches) - womens 13 (inches) - womens 15.5 (inches) - womens 18 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 1.95 (inches) Schwinn Frontier ATB |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano EF-50 Levers ProMax Linear-pull Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Sealed Mech Freewheel Front: Sealed Mech |
| Rims manufacturer | Alloy ATB |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | 14ga. Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Not Available |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Trial Tuned Alloy |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) VP |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | KMC Z51 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | VP Semi-cartridge |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 42-34-24 Teeth SR Suntour XCC-T202 |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano EF-50 |
| Rear gear set | 13 - 30 Teeth 7-speed |
Schwinn Frontier GS Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | SR Suntour TP-17 |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Tourney TX-30 |
| Fork material | Alloy Crown Steel |
| Fork type | 50 (millimeters) Travel SR Suntour M2025 |
Other Specs of Schwinn Frontier GS
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Pedals details | Comfort ATB Resin Platform With Boron Axle |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Trial Tuned Super Soft |
| Seat post extension | 26.6 (millimeters) Diameter Alloy |
Merlin Newsboy
General Infos| Model | Newsboy |
| Manufacturer | Merlin |
| Year of production | 1998 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Brushed |
| 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 Deore XT |
| 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-HG90 |
| 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 |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano XTR RapidFire SL |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 34 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 Aluminum and magnesium |
| Fork type | Rock Shox Judy SL |
Other Specs of Merlin Newsboy
| Component group sets | Shimano XTR |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Bontrager With Titanium Rails |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Syncros Hardcore Aluminum |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Schwinn provided us with the latest version of its Frontier GS bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Schwinn Frontier GS Mountain bike here
- Get your Merlin Newsboy manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Merlin Newsboy Mountain bike here