2nd Merlin Prestige 1996 Build Thread

[pwebb]

Having previously renovated a 1997 Prestige (https://www.retrobike.co.uk/threads/merlin-prestige-1997-project-thread.488324/) I couldn't resist this one from RB member @DalryBikeDepot ...

frame number confirms 1996 build but apart from decals this is ostensibly the same frameset.

Condition of the paintwork is a little bubbly in places and has definitely seen some use.



... a couple of hours scrubbing with a combination of autoglym paint renovator and blue T-Cut later, looking a little more respectable and possible to keep as-is without a re-paint IMHO

 

[pwebb]

fitted a new Tange threaded headset and specsheet* correct UN52 BB




*I will go for the 'Expert'/'Pro' spec from back in the day ( mostly XT ) but minus the V brakes as I much prefer cantis. I think I have most of what I need for a period correct build - to be continued...

 

[sam_white]

Would you share the frame number from this please? It may help to identify other Merlin frames from around the same time, many seem to have lost their stickers over the years.