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  1. Bytesex

    1991 Merlin Elevator rebuild

    The rear wheel rim and hub were broken and had to be replaced. It turned out that the chain was slipping because of the hub. Most likely the star ratchets in the Hügi needed replacement and the hub needed a service. Unfortunately, I had the german version of the hub prior to DT Swiss stepping in...
  2. Bytesex

    Wanted Swap/Buy: Syncros Cattleprod stem, quill, 15 degrees, 1" steerer, w/o cable hanger, black

    S Sorry, this stem is no longer available. The cable hanger was removed and the stem is used in my rebuild project.
  3. Bytesex

    1991 Merlin Elevator rebuild

    I guess Marzocchis are kind of controversial at retrobike anyway. Hopefully it will live up to the expectations regarding performance. It definitely looks better to me than the RockShox Judy that preceded it on that bike. Maybe some of the decals will go later on.
  4. Bytesex

    1991 Merlin Elevator rebuild

    Thanks for your suggestion Canuckbiker! Amazing, I didn't know about these adapters.
  5. Bytesex

    1991 Merlin Elevator rebuild

    This rebuild is nearing completion. A few issues remain that need to be resolved before the bike can be taken off road....
  6. Bytesex

    1991 Merlin Elevator rebuild

    Lost patience and had it sliced off 😆
  7. Bytesex

    1991 Merlin Elevator rebuild

    Good point. 15 degrees Syncros stems for 1“ steerer tubes are so rare that I thought I take it with that hanger and get rid of it later 😖
  8. Bytesex

    1991 Merlin Elevator rebuild

    Well hello! This thread is coming back to life now. After a longer search for components and a few months of hibernation this is what we're at. The Bomber fork has been fitted, a seat post been purchased and a stem has been found to replace the old 0 degree version. Sadly it has the cable guide...
  9. Bytesex

    Wanted Syncros Cattleprod 1" 15 degrees black

    Looking for the quill version of a 90's Syncros stem for 1" shafts (not 1 1/8" or 1/4") with 15 degree incline.
  10. Bytesex

    1991 Merlin Elevator rebuild

    Finished my first Bomber rebuild (and learned a lot). Disassembling and removing the old fork oil from the Z2. Oil seals were leaking, oil levels were criminally low. Turned out that pilot bushings (the two cylinders with holes in them - I think holes are Z2 specific) are in great shape. I...
  11. Bytesex

    1991 Merlin Elevator rebuild

    A quick update... The 1 1/8" steerer tube has been removed and the Z2 crown has been fitted with a 1" steerer tube and an aluminium shim. Marzocchi didn't provide 1" alloy steerer tubes (stability) so the new tube is Cr-Mo. Next up is rebuilding the Z2! Head set and bottom bracket both...
  12. Bytesex

    WTB Bon Tempe restoration

    How noisy is the rear hub? May sound silly but I am looking to replace a HÜGI on a Merlin (which seems to amplify the noise) because it‘s just too loud. Was looking at a Chris King which makes a siren like („angry bee“) sound. Not sure I want that either 😅
  13. Bytesex

    For Sale WTB 2.10 Velociraptor F&R Black wall tires...

    Hi! I would like to buy them. Any idea what shipping to Germany would be?
  14. Bytesex

    WTB Bon Tempe restoration

    Awesome project! Can I ask if you plan to get Velociraptors for tyres? I am currently trying to get new ones since WTB still makes them and only in 26x2.1. It‘s just a bit hard to get them in Europe.
  15. Bytesex

    1991 Merlin Elevator rebuild

    Thanks to everyone who commented on potential forks for this bike. I am now going for a Marzocchi Z2 BAM💥 Here‘s a little comparison by weight: RockShox Judy XC with steel springs, 1600 gr — Marzocchi Z2 BAM, 1680 gr -- Marzocchi Z1, 2100 gr I haven‘t opened the Z1 and Z2 yet and just got...
  16. Bytesex

    1991 Merlin Elevator rebuild

    A good looking fork for sure! Had a quick look at it before. A perfect match based on style, but using elastomers?!
  17. Bytesex

    1991 Merlin Elevator rebuild

    Looks like the Z1 is more than a pound heavier than the Judy! I‘ll do a post comparing weights, once the Z2 is here.
  18. Bytesex

    1991 Merlin Elevator rebuild

    Coming back to mountainbiking after a 15 years hiatus and having relied on my trusted bike dealer in the past, it’s amazing to see how bike technology has evolved over the years. The plan is to fit a late 90s Marzocchi Bomber to the Merlin replacing the Judy. The Merlin being from the early 90s...
  19. Bytesex

    1991 Merlin Elevator rebuild

    I first got it to use as a penetrating oil to treat stuck cranks and bolts. „The spray, composed of various hydrocarbons, was originally designed to be used by Convair to protect the outer skin of the Atlas missile from rust and corrosion.[11][12] This outer skin also functioned as the outer...
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