1988 merlin mountain #250

pluzall

Dirt Disciple
finally fully put togeher - all period correct (fork custom made by rick hunter)
the bike i wanted desperately when i was 14 - and couldnt afford it : (
cant wait to ride this up mt tam!
 

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definitely will ride this - no question - but she will get preferential treatment over the mondaine suspended glue and fiber rig -
 
The destiny of all Vintage Merlins... shold be kept like jewels, but they end up making the other bikes in the garage get covered in dust!
 
me being a bit of a tart

I would contact gil for some new stickers to finish of the peachy merlin
 
will post more w a proper cam - this was just an overly excited iphone snap -
as far as stickers i couldnt find the exact right one from that era - the one w the bird in the name - and now that it is all together - i dont mind the patina , not a huge fan of the overly syrupy restored bikes - there are several ritcheys in the bay area - repainted w remade stickers - they look strange...
 
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