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Re: Command shifters? OK...1993 Litespeed. Merlin and Litespeed must have had similar production numbers and both must be using a sequential arrangement. I'm using it with a 7sp Shimano freewheel if I recall...the spacing is pretty similar to Suntour and it works well, but not perfectly...

I LOVE it, especially the straddle yoke! That's a really sweet rig you got yourself there. I'll give Litespeed a call...can't hurt. It doesn't really matter much to me either way...it sure rides well and does its job! I might change the Command shifters at some point, but they aren't that...

You could be right...maybe they used similar serial numbers and it's a coincidence. The serial number matches up to a 95' Merlin and that seemed pretty telling to me. Whatever it is...it's a LOT of fun and a great townie build. I'm hoping the Alfred E. Neuman head badge is done this week.

I wouldn't swear to it, but I think it's actually a Merlin and the Litespeed stickers are as genuine as the Huffy ones. The serial number places it as a 1995 Merlin...which is consistent with everything I'm seeing.

It rides better than it looks... I had originally intended it to be a winter specific snow bike that might give me some trail riding fun as well, but it really wowed me as a city bike. It's fast, nimble and TOUGH! It retains some feel and fun while also taking the edge off of the pot holes...

The shifting is ok...a touch finicky. I probably would have gone with STI if I had it to do over again. I think using a Suntour rear derailleur and cassette would probably help matters. I'm making it sound worse than it is, but I'm used to Campagnolo Ergos. I do like their convenience and...

Sorry...it wouldn't let me post in the first message: Anyway, as can be seen in the photos, there are a lot of similarities between what RFC did and what I did. He actually helped inspire me to keep this frame rather than flipping it...which definitely ended up a...

My Drop Bar MTB This is obviously built more for the mean streets than the mud and rocks, at least without a tire change, but hopefully some will appreciate it. The frame is most likely a Merlin as indicated by the serial number, but Litespeed remains a possibility. The Huffy decals were a nice...