1988 merlin mountain #250

[pluzall]

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!

 

[spike3]

Lovely, clearly a real labour of love now remeber it's to be ridden not looked at.

 

[pluzall]

definitely will ride this - no question - but she will get preferential treatment over the mondaine suspended glue and fiber rig -

 

[novekili]

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!

 

[sylus]

me being a bit of a tart

I would contact gil for some new stickers to finish of the peachy merlin

 

[Dr S]

Fantastic! Deffo on my most wanted list.

 

[GaryTurner]

Nice !

best pics !!!

 

[beagle]

Really nice, my kind of build. Any more pics?

 

[pluzall]

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...

 

[Bensherman]

Thats lovely, hurry up with some pics