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    SYSTERS Merlin Mountain 1990-91 built Suggestions

    Re: last version Try putting a 2.25 Schwalbe Racing Ralph on the back & a 2.25 or 2.4 on the front. Run them at 35lbs psi or less. Rolls fast, light & makes a huge difference on rougher trails. That's what I did on my retro rigid 2004 Lightspeed Ocoee & it makes all the difference in the...
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    1994 Litespeed Ocoee w/Carbon Wrapped Aluminum Rigid Fork

    BTW, if my post has piqued your interest re a Mosso carbon/aluminum fork, I checked & the 2010 version is available new on eBay direct from China for $67.87 plus $29.00 shipping to the U.S or the UK. At 410mm axel to crown length, it is ideal for fitting on older MTB frames...
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    1994 Litespeed Ocoee w/Carbon Wrapped Aluminum Rigid Fork

    Strictly speaking it's "Carbon Wrapped Aluminum." Mosso also made a somewhat lighter all aluminum fork, but for my size & weight, I opted for this one which should be stronger and have better damping than the all aluminum version. Compared to a Rock Shox SID or othe suspension forks I have...
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    1994 Litespeed Ocoee w/Carbon Wrapped Aluminum Rigid Fork

    I only just discovered this web site. It's great to find others who share my obsession! This is the current incarnation of my 1994 Litespeed Ocoee. I originally purchased the bare frame new in '94 with a Litespeed logoed Rock Shox Mag 21 standard (non SL) shock from Colorado Cyclist...
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    SYSTERS Merlin Mountain 1990-91 built Suggestions

    Those early Merlins have the sweetest welds on any Ti bike!
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    '90 Yeti Ultimate - The ultimate Ultimate (Update 7/7/11)

    Back in the 80s,Yeti was THE bike to have in Boulder Colorado. Zap used to wax poetical in MBA magazine about it's magical properties. Very nice!
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