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2002 Merlin Newsboy

Mountain bike, front suspension bicycle from the Velopedia specification archive.

Original MSRP
$0.00
Colors
Signature Satin Finish
Archive ID
37343
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Frameset

Frame ConstructionTIG-welded
Frame Material3Al/2.5V titanium
ForkAnswer Manitou Mars Super
Fork MaterialAluminum, single triple-clamp crown
Rear ShockN/A

Drivetrain

Component GroupShimano XTR
ShiftersShimano XTR RapidFire SL
Front DerailleurShimano XTR, top-pull/clamp-on 35.0mm
Rear DerailleurShimano XTR GS
CranksetRace Face Turbine LP ISIS, 24/36/46 teeth
Bottom BracketRace Face Taperlock ISIS, 112.5mm spindle
BB Shell Width68mm English
Rear Cogs9-speed, 12 - 34 teeth
ChainShimano CN-7700, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsNot included

Brakes

BrakesHayes HFX Comp brakes, Hayes Hydraulic Disc levers

Cockpit & Contact Points

Headset1 1/8" integrated Campagnolo Record Hiddenset
HandlebarKore Lite
Handlebar ExtensionsNot included
StemThomson Elite
SaddleSelle Italia Flite
SeatpostThomson Elite, 27.2mm diameter

Wheels & Tires

HubsShimano Deore XT disc
RimsMavic X517/Open Pro, 32-hole
SpokesWheelsmith stainless steel, 14ga. (2.0mm) double-butted
Spoke NipplesAlloy nipples
Front Tire26 x 2.00"/700 x 23c Hutchinson Mosquito/Carbon Comp
Wheel Size26" wheels

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