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in 1985 merlin released the gallach replica dg350
it was strikingly different from the previous twinshock 

designed by josep paxau  

Paxau started working for Merlin at the start of what turned out to be a remarkable career. He has been the greatest force on Trials bike design over the last 30 years working for Bultaco , Merlin , Gas Gas and Sherco. Paxau stamped his name on every exhaust on this model.This model featured chasis changes, sharpening the fork angle. The fibreglass seat and tank unit was remodelled to made it more shapely and less angular.Suspension consisted of Telesco from forks and Telesco rear shocks. Revolutionary 6 spoke wheels were fitted. These consisted of alloy rims and spokes fitted to magnesium hubs.These wheels were fitted with tubless tyres.
The whole bike weighed less and was a considerable improvement in both handling and design over the previous model.
The Gallach replica model sat in dealerships along side the standard DG350 which was still available.

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The 1985 Spanish Trials des nations team featuring Tarres/Beta,Cordina/Montesa,Friexa/Merlin, Gallach/Merlin
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A Merlin promotional poster boasting they are the boss
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Lluis Gallach launching up a rock step
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Gallach riding the Merlin Gallach at the 1986 Canadian World round
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A early 1985 Gallach shot
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The authors Gallach before restoration
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The authors Gallach after restoration on the first test ride
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The authors Gallach after restoration on the first test ride
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Juan Freixas on the 1985 Merlin
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Gallach on board the 1984 Merlin gallach replica
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Lluis gallach on the 1985 Merlin
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Gallach on board the 1984 Merlin gallach replica
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Gallach on board the 1984 Merlin gallach replica
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Juan Freixas on board the 1984 Merlin gallach replica
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Gallach on board the 1984 Merlin gallach replica
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Juan Friexas on board the 1984 Merlin gallach replica
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Jordi Soler on board the 1984 Merlin gallach replica
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Juan Friexas on board the 1984 Merlin gallach replica with Lluis Gallach walking behind
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Juan Friexas
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Gallach
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An unknown Merlin Gallach rider
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Gallach
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Gallach onboard the 1985 Merlin
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Lluis Gallach
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Gallach
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Gallach
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The authors Gallach replica
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The authors Gallach replica
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The authors Gallach replica
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The authors Gallach replica
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