1995-1996 Merlin XLM - a quick update, small changes

[cce]

the non-standardness of M950 cranks was starting to irk me a bit

 

[cce]

some bounce...

 

[marker]

Great bike!
I have a 94 Merlin Mountain and am looking at a new set of forks.
How does the XLM ride with this set up and what is your frame size?

 

[cce]

I've only ridden up and down the street so far, but the handling feels just as sharp as ever. This frame is an 18.75.

 

[cce]

Back on rigiids for a while. Big fat 2.25in Schwalbe tyres. Titanium handlebar, Thomson seatpost. 20.72lb as it stands

Got a syncros Ti BB to go in when I find time

She could be prettier and more period correct, but this is bike of my life not bike of the month.

 

[marker]

Could be interested in the forks
How are you finding the ride of the Merlin?

 

[cce]

I'm keeping both sets of forks, it's nice to have the option

It's a great bike. I think I may well always own it.

 

[losvizzero]

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Back on rigiids for a while. Big fat 2.25in Schwalbe tyres. Titanium handlebar, Thomson seatpost. 20.72lb as it stands

Got a syncros Ti BB to go in when I find time

She could be prettier and more period correct, but this is bike of my life not bike of the month.

fabulous, really the bike of life

 

[Augustus]

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She could be prettier and more period correct, but this is bike of my life not bike of the month.

That's one of my favourite quotes yet from this site, right there.

 

[Nader]

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She could be prettier and more period correct, but this is bike of my life not bike of the month.