Merlin 1998 roadie

[fatfixie]

Just finished building this today. As you can see, i haven't even taped the bars yet!

Bought off fleabay in a right old state a couple of months back. Came with a flogged out 10 speed Campag setup and Ksyrium SL's

Rebuilt with Easton EC90 forks, EA70, Sram bits etc etc. Not sure whether to use more black or more white

The Bonty tyres are black one side, white the other..........



Frame: 1998 Merlin
Fork: Easton EC90
Headset: King

Stem: Easton EC70
Handlebar: Deda Spectrum
Grips: getting there...........

Brakes: Sram Rival
Brake Levers/Shifters: Sram Red

Front Derailleur: Sram Force
Rear Derailleur: Sram Force
Cassette: Dura Ace
Chain: Sram
Cranks: Sram Red
Bottom Bracket: Sram red
Pedals: Campagnolo Record

Hub Skewers: American Classic Ti
Rims: DT Swiss RR1.1 28H
Hubs: Dura Ace 7800 rear/ American Classic Micro front
Nipples: DT brass
Spokes: DT Competition black double butted
Tyres: Bontrager XXXLite

Saddle: Prologo Choice Ti
Seatpost: Time carbon

 

[Pickle]

I like that a lot, although I'm not sure on the cranks.

 

[fatfixie]

It's not the cranks that bother me . The front end looks a bit "busy" i.e logoed out for my liking........................

Andy

 

[MercianMike]

I agree on the cranks, they look a bit chunky for a road bike me thinks..