Merlin XLM Redux

[ededwards]

Another change for the XLM (previously had RC31s, Middleburns and some red anodising).

When I see photos of other peoples I always feel slightly light headed yet with mine I'm just not feeling it. Seems stupid as it's such a lovely frame - any suggestions on bringing it (or more probably me) on message?

 

[cce]

black stem and post. it'll make a hell of a difference

 

[ededwards]

A couple of previous incarnations

 

[cce]

they all have one thing in common

way too much silver on a Ti frame

 

[ededwards]

It's really that simple? Ok, will have to try it (although a real shame that I've used a nice Mavic post on another bike and it looks just so).

Any thoughts on wheels - standard 3x or Mavic Crossmax perhaps?

 

[cce]

original crossmax would look hot.

 

[MikeD]

Thumbies and v-brakes always looks a bit awkward to me, but I doubt that that's the route of your issues

 

[theredchili]

black stem and post. it'll make a hell of a difference

Agreed, Black post and Stem will complment the folks, ditch the remaining red also , black hubs would bring it nicely together

 

[KiwiJohn]

I like the silver. That's how I roll with silver crossmaxs as well.
But looking at your seat height, I ain't going to argue with you.

 

[Elev12k]

Very nice, Ed. Maybe there is still some room for improvement left as previous posters suggest, but of the 4 issues this one is the most tasty for sure imo. I do like it.