Bicycle Archive · Specification reportBicycle Archive · Specification reportVelopedia Archive ID 65153
| Model year | 1997 |
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| Brand | Merlin |
| Model | Newsboy |
| Bicycle type | Mountain bike, front suspension |
| Archive ID | 65153 |
| Original MSRP | $5,500.00 |
| Colors | Brushed |
| Sizes | 15", 17", 19" |
| Weight | 23.8 lb |
| Frame construction | TIG-welded |
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| Frame material | 3Al/2.5V titanium |
| Fork | Rock Shox Judy SL |
| Fork material | Magnesium, triple-clamp crown |
| Rear shock | N/A |
| Component group | Shimano XTR 950 |
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| Shifters | Shimano XTR RapidFire SL |
| Front derailleur | Shimano XTR, bottom-pull/clamp-on 35.0 mm |
| Rear derailleur | Shimano XTR SGS |
| Crankset | Shimano XTR M950-IG, 24/34/46 teeth |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano BB-M950, 112.5 mm spindle |
| BB shell width | 68mm English |
| Rear cogs | 8-speed, 12 - 32 teeth |
| Chain | Shimano CN-IG90, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | Not included |
| Brakes | Shimano XTR V-Brake brakes, Shimano XTR levers |
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| Headset | 1 1/8" threadless Chris King NoThreadSet |
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| Handlebar | Syncros Hardcore |
| Handlebar extensions | Not included |
| Stem | Syncros Hardcore |
| Saddle | Bontrager w/titanium rails |
| Seatpost | Syncros Pro Series aluminum, 27.2 mm diameter |
| Hubs | Shimano XTR |
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| Rims | Mavic 217 SUP, 32-hole |
| Spokes | Wheelsmith stainless steel, 2.0mm double butted |
| Spoke nipples | Alloy nipples |
| Front tire | 26 x 2.10" WTB VelociRaptor kevlar |
| Wheel size | 26" wheels |
| Top tube | 584.2 mm |
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| Head-tube angle | 71° |
| Seat-tube angle | 73° |
| Chainstay / rear center | 425.4 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1064.3 mm |
| Fork offset / rake | 40.6 mm |
Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on October 2, 2026.