The 1998 Merlin Newsboy is a 23 pound a mountain bike with a titatium frame. The frame has a brushed finish. The Newsboy 1998 is a is a lighter bike at around 25 pounds. It was released in 1998 and costs $5,500 brand new. The Newsboy 1998 has fork suspension.
Components
The Newsboy 1998 comes with Shimano XTR components, including a Syncros Hardcore stem, a threadless Chris King NoThreadSet headset and Shimano XTR RapidFire SL shifters.
The Rock Shox Judy SL fork has a true suspension.
Drivetrain
The Newsboy 1998 has 8 speeds and has a Shimano XTR derailleur.
Wheels
It comes with kevlar WTB VelociRaptor tires (26in x 2.1in) and Mavic rims.