1990 Merlin Mountain (UPDATED) with new pics.....

[bmx4130crmo]

have changed the pedals into suntour XC II because the shimano XT M730 are not grippy enough

pity that you can not smell the fresh wood

cheers

 

[GaryTurner]

Without decals set

 

[Rio]

Without decals set

I agree, such a lovely bike, but a Merlin without the decals is like a Ferrari without the horse...
Great picture to show these pedals are grippy by the way

 

[bmx4130crmo]

You have to keep the nerves, Rob will do it at the next bike show, so he said to me. If I would have had decals here at the show, he would have done it this year. So I looking forward to next year. But, with or without decals, it will always remain my merlin.

cheers

 

[pluzall]

merlin twins

almost twins!

 

[bmx4130crmo]

this one is older, but also a fine bike

 

[pluzall]

yup - 1988 - #250 frame number

 

[bmx4130crmo]

updated have changed some parts

have changed some parts

Frame: Merlin Mountain
Year: 1990
Frame: #2922
Size: L
Fork: Kona Track Two 2
Rims: Mavic Oxygen M6
Hubs: Shimano XT M730/732
Quick Release: American Classic
Tires: Specialized f Ground Control r Extreme yellow logo
Pedals: Suntour XCII
Crankarms: Cook Bros Racing
Chainrings: Shimano XT SG 46-36T, Ritchey 26T
Bottom Bracket: WTB Wilderness Trail Bikes
Chain: Shimano HG90
Freewheel: Shimano HG90 13-30
Front Mech: Shimano M732
Rear Mech: Shimano M732
Shifter: Shimano M732
Cable/Housing: Suntour Accushift
Handlebar: Merlin
Grips: WTB
Stem: IRD Macaroni
Headset: WTB Wilderness Trail Bikes
Brakes: IRD Switchback
Lever: Suntour XC Pro
Cable/Housing: Shimano XTR
Cable Hanger: IRD
Saddle: Avocet Racing 1
Seatpost: IRD Interloc Racing Design
Binder Bolt: Control Tech

cheers
michael

 

[theredchili]

great bike, but preferred the Salsa stem ,how come the change ?

 

[bmx4130crmo]

the beginning of the changing was, that my ritchey logic fork's left leg wasn't straight. so I'm looking for a new fork and got the track two. tbg like, merlin and kona

I ever want an ird stem and by my last visit in willisau, suisse, I had the chance to buy one from badbushido. I took them and so I thought, ird brakes looks good to the post and stem.....

that's all....