Merlin Newsboy 1997 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Merlin |
| Model | Newsboy |
| First production | 1997 |
| Bike category | Mountain Bike |
| Bike sub-category | Mountain With Front Suspension |
| Bike Pricing | Check price Here ==> |
| Parts And Accessories | Merlin Newsboy Parts |
| Available Sizes | - 15 (inches) / 38.1 (cm) - 15 (inches) - 17 (inches) / 43.18 (cm) - 17 (inches) - 19 (inches) / 48.26 (cm) - 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 Specifications
| 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 Specs
| 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 |
| Available colors | - Brushed |
| Weight | 23.8 |
| 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 |
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Merlin produced the Newsboy bike in 1997 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $5,500.00.
Newsboy bike is available in many sizes such as 15 (inches), 17 (inches) and 19 (inches).
Merlin Mountain bike Newsboy can be found in one single color which is Brushed.
This bike is equiped with 26 x 2.10" WTB VelociRaptor kevlar tires and Wheelsmith stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Mavic 217 SUP, 32-hole. Merlin equiped this exact model with Shimano XTR V-Brake brakes, Shimano XTR levers braking system and Shimano XTR hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Merlin used 3Al/2.5V titanium material for the frame. Syncros Hardcore high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Newsboy to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Syncros Hardcore.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano XTR M950-IG, 24/34/46 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-IG90 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Merlin, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano XTR RapidFire SL gear shift levers.