Brodie ICR
, Salsa..
1993 Merlin Mountain bike build thread
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, Salsa..Prodigal Son
Senior Retro Guru
Option 1 would be Salsa. Option 2 is much cheaper and actually the spec on a magazine test of that bike: a silver Ritchey stem. I would swap the seatpost for a silver Nitto or classic Ritchey which is the same: better looking and more reliable than the Control Tech. Later on i would install a m900 group, maybe.
Edit: those m732 brake levers weigh a ton. Go w/ dia compe SS7 or SS5. Cantis would be 987 w/ yokozuna pads. Try to find suntour 8sp thumbies, lighter and smoother than shimano. Suntour xc pro front derr. I can´t stand flite saddles anymore but that´s a personal fit decision.
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I just returned from riding it for a couple of hours. 15 miles of bike path, gravel and snowy grass trails. It’s really unbelievable how it rides. I don’t think I’ve ever ridden a titanium bicycle before, just feels different when it takes bumps. Feels fast and climbed great. First time riding the panaracer retro remake smoke dart set up too. Loved them.
Prodigal Son
Senior Retro Guru
It will climb even better when you center the saddle rails on the post clamp.
Stem upgrade - nos girvin xst (extra strong titanium) one piece flexstem. eBay bargain. Titanium color is a perfect match. BOTM ready.
Very nice build! May I know what is the spindle length you are using right now?
I am not 100% sure but I think it’s around 122mm
