This is a new build based on a brand new very nice quality Merlin Malt 725 frame (RRP £699, currently discounted to £299) and mostly new components.
Full spec as follows: (items marked “New” are two rides old – the wheels and tyres are completely unused)
New Large 19” Merlin Malt frame built with Reynolds 725 tubing
New headset bearings
New Rockshox SID forks with remote lockout
New Superstar Carbon seatpost
New FSA gradient stem
New Burgtec bars
New RaceFace grips
New SDG Bel-Air saddle
Lightly used Shimano XT 10 speed shifter and mech
Lightly RaceFace Evolve cranks with Hope narrow/wide chainring
New completely unused Sonder Alpha 29” wheel set
New completely unused Goodyear Newton tyres
Note that the bike doesn’t come with the DTSwiss wheels shown in the bike photos but will instead come with a brand new set of Sonder Alpha wheels with new unused Goodyear Newton tyres (see last couple of photos)
Overall a lovely well specced steel XC/ trail lightweight short travel hardtail
