Merlin Metalworks Owners Thread & Serial Numbers collect
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danaroby00
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Merlin Taiga, I think 1996 but maybe someone have the right info
serial NX0338
serial NX0338
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Mines a "Road" from May '89. As confirmed by Tom Kellogg himself.
55cm. #860
Modded heavily to include BTCs, rear disc tab, 26" wheels & drilled for Di2 Ultegra.
Also
White Industries M6 hubs on Mavic XC717 32hole
90's USE ti post
Mavic 631 Starfish chainset
Redshift detachable carbon Tri bars
Specialized power pro saddle
Wound up Carbon disc forks
Avid BB7 road disc brakes.
Mine also has the very lived in look as it travels with me all over the world. In a Buxum bike "Galibier" case. Hence the 26"wheels (don't need to deflate them for packing)
I apologise for the somewhat 'unretro' parts on it. But 1" steerer disc forks are very hard to come by, the Di2 means I just split a junction box when I collapse the bike for travel, not a tensioned cable, and nobody else makes detachable carbon Tri bars.
Mines a "Road" from May '89. As confirmed by Tom Kellogg himself.
55cm. #860
Modded heavily to include BTCs, rear disc tab, 26" wheels & drilled for Di2 Ultegra.
Also
White Industries M6 hubs on Mavic XC717 32hole
90's USE ti post
Mavic 631 Starfish chainset
Redshift detachable carbon Tri bars
Specialized power pro saddle
Wound up Carbon disc forks
Avid BB7 road disc brakes.
Mine also has the very lived in look as it travels with me all over the world. In a Buxum bike "Galibier" case. Hence the 26"wheels (don't need to deflate them for packing)
I apologise for the somewhat 'unretro' parts on it. But 1" steerer disc forks are very hard to come by, the Di2 means I just split a junction box when I collapse the bike for travel, not a tensioned cable, and nobody else makes detachable carbon Tri bars.
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Merlin Mountain 7198 ('92) has just landed with me
Fully rigid on black Ritchey forks, and with full M900 XTR.
A few tweaks to the current spec required to remove some 'ugly' components, but other than that it's a fine machine!
Merlin Mountain 7198 ('92) has just landed with me
Fully rigid on black Ritchey forks, and with full M900 XTR.
A few tweaks to the current spec required to remove some 'ugly' components, but other than that it's a fine machine!
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Pics needed and welcome to the fold, my favourite unfussy retro bike
Once A Hero":3uvw1l2x said:Merlin Mountain 7198 ('92) has just landed with me
Fully rigid on black Ritchey forks, and with full M900 XTR.
A few tweaks to the current spec required to remove some 'ugly' components, but other than that it's a fine machine!
Pics needed and welcome to the fold, my favourite unfussy retro bike
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Thanks
Pics will have to follow when I actually have time to take some :facepalm:
Took a chance on buying it from eBay from the states and must say I am pleasantly surprised with its condition
Seatpost is the wrong size (26.8 instead of 27.2 :shock: ) plus the stem doesn't have a roller and the headset cable hanger used is too close to the stem so things aren't as free as they should be. Seat, tyres, grips, and handlebars need to be changed too, so I've got some shopping to do still!
Always wanted one and am looking forward to getting it just how I want it
Minifreak":1z5vmje6 said:Once A Hero":1z5vmje6 said:Merlin Mountain 7198 ('92) has just landed with me
Fully rigid on black Ritchey forks, and with full M900 XTR.
A few tweaks to the current spec required to remove some 'ugly' components, but other than that it's a fine machine!
Pics needed and welcome to the fold, my favourite unfussy retro bike
Thanks
Pics will have to follow when I actually have time to take some :facepalm:
Took a chance on buying it from eBay from the states and must say I am pleasantly surprised with its condition
Seatpost is the wrong size (26.8 instead of 27.2 :shock: ) plus the stem doesn't have a roller and the headset cable hanger used is too close to the stem so things aren't as free as they should be. Seat, tyres, grips, and handlebars need to be changed too, so I've got some shopping to do still!
Always wanted one and am looking forward to getting it just how I want it
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Is it the one from US under eBay item number 202018374870 ?
Some nice tan walls, ODI or Ritchey grips and a Flite or Turbo saddle and she'll be stunning
Once A Hero":24353tkq said:Minifreak":24353tkq said:Once A Hero":24353tkq said:Merlin Mountain 7198 ('92) has just landed with me
Fully rigid on black Ritchey forks, and with full M900 XTR.
A few tweaks to the current spec required to remove some 'ugly' components, but other than that it's a fine machine!
Pics needed and welcome to the fold, my favourite unfussy retro bike
Thanks
Pics will have to follow when I actually have time to take some :facepalm:
Took a chance on buying it from eBay from the states and must say I am pleasantly surprised with its condition
Seatpost is the wrong size (26.8 instead of 27.2 :shock: ) plus the stem doesn't have a roller and the headset cable hanger used is too close to the stem so things aren't as free as they should be. Seat, tyres, grips, and handlebars need to be changed too, so I've got some shopping to do still!
Always wanted one and am looking forward to getting it just how I want it
Is it the one from US under eBay item number 202018374870 ?
Some nice tan walls, ODI or Ritchey grips and a Flite or Turbo saddle and she'll be stunning
