Early 2000s Merlin Malt 1 build, £175

I'm guessing the frame's age based on the presence of canti bosses. Fork is a Manitou Spyder R, probably the weak point of the bike really, it's not springy enough for me, but I am not the lightest ballet dancer out there! Generally a nice bike. Frame is 18", so around 5'8" would be ideal.

Price is offers based on £175, I can post.

Frame: 7005 aluminium, 18", canti mounts
Headset: Ritchey
Wheels: Deore LX hubs, Mavic X222 rims
Tyres: Tioga Factory DH, rear used, front brand new
Chainset: don't know... looks like a Specialized Strongarm clone.
Cassette: 8 speed Shimano HG
Chain: Shimano
Brakes: Shimano V
Levers: Shimano
Shifters: Deore LX 8-speed rapidfire
Front mech: Shimano Deore LX
Rear mech: Shimano Acera
Fork: Manitou Spyder R
Seatpost: Tranz-X
BB: unknown, but it's cartridge and buttery smooth
Saddle: RaceX (I don't know either... nice though!)
Stem: Kalloy Uno 7000
Bars: Raleigh (risers)
Grips: unknown, new though

There is a lot of scratching on the frame and it has suffered badly from cable slap, which is why it now sports the homebrew top tube protector and chainstay guard. I've thoroughly cleaned it up and I'm certain that there's no structural damage. The worst of it is on the downtube sticker, oddly - I wonder if the last owner was in the habit of carrying a lock strapped round it?

Just on the off chance that you choose to split this, I would be interested in the rear wheel. Ta.

I had one of these and they are pretty good frames. Apparently built by kinesis and will either be double or triple butted. Light too.

Good luck with the sale bump.

Cheers for the interest chaps. Thanks for mentioning that ishaw, you're right, apparently these were done by Kinesis for Merlin.

Raymond, I'm not looking to split at the moment but if I do I will let you know.