NEWSBOY LTD
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The Newsboy LTD is an intelligently designed, purpose-built, and individualized titanium mountain bike that pays homage to the original Newsboy.
Frame Only: $6,380
Made to order
Available in five stock sizes and custom geometry
Build Kits Available Upon Request
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Back by Popular Demand
Introducing the Newsboy LTD. Not just a reproduction, the new Newsboy is designed from scratch using the most advanced titanium manufacturing techniques.
We sought to elevate the classic mountain cruiser with the latest titanium manufacturing techniques and mountain bike standards, while still embracing the nostalgia and character of the original.
Additive Manufacturing
Newsboy LTD marks Merlin Metalwork’s first step into additive manufacturing. Tighter tolerances, impossible geometries, infinite customization. This allows us to design the Newsboy to the highest standards.
Sculpted to Perfection
The Newsboy is available in five sizes. Each size is designed individually to maintain the classic lines of the original Newsboy. Printed yokes and titanium tubing are size-specific, allowing for zero compromises across the size range.
High stack and relaxed geometry ensure all-day comfort. The moderate headtube angle finds the middle ground between stability and nimbleness. At its core, the Newsboy is a high-performance mountain bike.
Technical Specifications:
Rear Axle: Boost 148x12
Bottom Bracket: T47x73mm
Headset: ZS44 EC44
Seatpost: 31.6mm routed internally
Brake: IS/Postmount
Tire Clearance [ML, L, XL]: 29x2.5in
Tire Clearance [S, M]: 27.5x2.5in
Fork Travel [ML, L, XL]: 100mm
Fork Travel [S, M]: 120mm
Frame Details:
Merlin’s own custom blend of grade 9 CSWR tubing.
Custom 3D printed titanium weldmets
Perfectly sequenced double pass welds to create the most accurate and strongest joints in the industry
Handcrafted Merlin Eagle Head Badge
Manufacturer Warranty: Lifetime
Handmade in the USA
Frame Only. All components sold separately. The frame does not include a fork, headset, or bottom bracket.
Geometry:
| Newsboy LTD | S | M | ML | L | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack [mm] | 588 | 597 | 630 | 644 | 653 |
| Reach [mm] | 390 | 410 | 430 | 450 | 470 |
| Wheel Size [in] | 27.5 | 27.5 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
| HTA [deg] | 67° | 67° | 68° | 68° | 68° |
| STA [deg] | 73.5° | 73.5° | 73.5° | 73.5° | 73.5° |
| Eff. TT [mm] | 564 | 587 | 617 | 642 | 662 |
| BBD [mm] | 40 | 40 | 56 | 56 | 56 |
| Seat Tube Length [mm] | 400 | 420 | 440 | 470 | 470 |
| CS Length [mm] | 425 | 425 | 430 | 430 | 435 |
| Travel [mm] | 120 | 120 | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Wheelbase [mm] | 1094 | 1117 | 1136 | 1161 | 1190 |
Upgrade Options:
Custom Geometry: $500
Internal Di2 routing: $200
Internal brake routing: $350
Internal dropper post routing: $250
Rack Mounts: $100
Fender Mounts: $100
Extra Boss Set: $100
Paragon SS dropouts: $400
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