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adri.75
PostPosted: Tue Sep 07, 2010 2:08 pm 
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Hello guys !
I finally finished my merlin, 1993 monstercross
I wanted to make it special and I think I succeeded.

frame: merlin 1993 nr.8666 designed by Rob Vandermark
fork: tange Switchblade
headset: Chris King
stem: ITM bio-line
handelbar: on-one midge
rims: mavic 217
hubs: White Industries
Skewers: Ringlè
Tires: Ritchey Mega Bite Z Max 1.9 WCS
Pedals: Shimano 737 with titanium axle
Crank: Cook Broos Racing F 42/32/22
rear cassette : Shimano xtr 12/32
Bottom Bracket: Ritchey prolite
Front Derailleur: Shimano Deore xtr
Rear Derailleur: Shimano Deore XT
Brake: cantilever Control Tech
Brake lever: Shimano dura ace
bar end shifter: Shimano dura-ace
seat post: PMP Titanium
seat: brooks or selle italia Flite

sorry for my English and the pictures were taken with the phone!


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PostPosted: Tue Sep 07, 2010 2:14 pm 
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more photos


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very nice!
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Looks fantastic 8)

Next you must beg steal or borrow a camera and get some new pics up!
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I love it !
What a good idea this drop bar ! 8)
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Hmmm, that's got me thinking that my Merlin can do with some dropbars considering I built it up more as a road warrior. :wink:
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GOOD JOB
Very nice


24pouces wrote:
I love it !
What a good idea this drop bar ! 8)

ForCalifornia ? :idea:
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racer x
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Like it with the drop bars when you gettin a tioga disc drive comp would look even better
Awsome mate bet its fast 8)
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Get someone point me the Kleenex please? That is truly a gem. If there is one thing, it would me the bartape, make it match the saddle :wink:
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