1991 Merlin mtb

[sr_carter]

Frame: Merlin mtb (SN 5840)

Fork: Tange

Headset: shimano dx
Stem: Salsa
Handlebar: Merlin/Salsa - titanium
Grips: ritchey wcs

Brakes: Suntour XC pro
Brake Pads: Eagle
Cantilever cable hangers: Onza chillpills
Brake Levers: Suntour XC pro

Shifters: Suntour XC pro
Front Derailleur: Suntour XC pro
Rear Derailleur: Suntour XC pro
Cassette: Suntour XC pro

Cranks: Suntour XC pro MD
Bottom Bracket: WTB
Pedals: shimano

Hub Skewers: BICI
Rims: Mavic 231
Hubs: Suntour XC pro
Nipples: DT swiss
Spokes: DT Swiss
Tyres: Ritchey
Tubes: who knos :roll:

Saddle: Flite
Seatpost: USE titanium
Seatpost Binder: Control Tech

 

[losvizzero]

very nice and "clean" ....please,more detailed pictures

 

[Mike E.]

Beautifully done....love the lines of a nice Ti bike

Mike.....looking for a 19-20" Ti frame

 

[mauricer]

great bike - add a pair of skin wall tires and it is even better!

Best regards

Moritz

 

[Void(EN12-82)]

You can't beat those early Merlin bikes. Ti with black is the way to go... I love it!

You should swap that DX headset and Shimano pedals for XC Pro ones though

 

[fugazi]

Very nice! ;-)

Sober and clean, and though I prefer skinwalls I agree black Ritcheys fit perfectly in this particular case.

 

[feetabix]

Clean, simple and really classy.......if that rides like it looks as it will then you must be really pleased with it........the black tyres let the frame stand out really well, I agree they suit it........

 

[sr_carter]

Thanks to all ;-)

Yes, that DX headset is not the best option (though will stay there by the moment ;-)).

Skin-wall tires always fit a classic bike, but they are hard to find in good condition, and I like riding my bikes (and so, clipless pedals are mandatory ;-))

 

[RockiMtn]

i like that a lot. nice and tidy! Suntour XC Pro GG headset?

 

[sparkiegaz]

yummy,,,,,,nuff said...