Bulding my 1st Retro Grvalebike Merida Dakar 21 1994

[aminzja]

Hi there,

My Merida Dakar 21 (legacy from my deceased father) Normally 26-inch wheels, I managed to temporarily fit 28-inch wheels.

For a long time (two years), I didn't realize that gravel bikes are actually old MTBs . The frame geometry is ideal; after measuring the stack and reach, I was surprised that this bike was ideal for my height of 188cm and inseam of 89cm. At first, I thought I wouldn't be able to do much with it, but lo and behold, it's perfect.

I'll take my time with this project; it's going to get oil-pressure disc brakes and a good set of accessories.
Do you have any Ideas?

 

[W7Ford]

Nice to see you repurposing something with sentimental history. Personally I'd stick with mechanical brakes for ease, but we all have our own preferences. The frame might need a little brace inside the rear triangle when you weld on the disc brake mounts.

 

[aminzja]

Nice to see you repurposing something with sentimental history. Personally I'd stick with mechanical brakes for ease, but we all have our own preferences. The frame might need a little brace inside the rear triangle when you weld on the disc brake mounts.

You right, it will need kind a stretch in the rear triangle, because time dows not matter I would like to make the best possible.
the only problem I have there is no paint on the frame, its a Cromoly? I dont know how to make the disc break mounts look like the rest of the frame after welding.