1994 Merlin Titanium

[RockiMtn]

Some parts in anticipation for a new build.

[edit] Now that my Merlin is complete, here is the build specs…

Frame: 1994 Merlin Titanium

Fork: Bontrager Composite Rigid (silver/black) -> IRD Ti Expedition

Headset: 1" Chris King Titanium No Threadset w/ Titanium spacers -> GripNut conversion
Stem: Race Face EX Titanium ahead -> Ibis Titanium quill stem
Handlebar: Bontrager/Titec Titanium -> Merlin Titanium
Grips: ATI Tomac Slimline (clear)
Barends: Race Face Titanium

Brake Levers: Extralite UltraLevers
Brakes: Extralite UltraBrakes
Brake Pads: Kool-stop (salmon)
Brake Cables: Jagwire Switch (carbon-silver)
Cantilever Cable Hangers: N/A

Front Derailleur: XTR M900
Rear Derailleur: XTR M900 w/ Bullseye Alloy Pulleys (pewter) & Avid Rollamajig (silver)
Shifters: GripShift X-ray SRT-800 (white inner shifter parts & grip)
Derailleur Cables: Jagwire Switch (carbon-silver)
Cranks: Syncros Forged (compact)
Pedals: Ritchey WCS Titanium Spindle (champaign)
Chainrings: Syncros [46-36-24]
Chainring bolts: Titanium (gold)
Bottom Bracket: Race Face Titanium Taperlock
Crank Bolts: Syncros C-O-M
Cassette: XTR M900 [12-28]
Chain: KMC X8

Hubs: XTR M910 (32H)
Hub Skewers: XTR M910
Rims: Mavic 217 SUP (gold)
Spokes: DT Double Butted 15/16
Nipples: DT (black)
Tyres: Maxxis MaxxLite 310
Tubes: Maxxis Flyweight

Saddle: Flite Titanium Gel Flow (white)
Seatpost: Syncros Titanium
Seatpost Binder: Titanium

Weight: sub 20lbs/9kg

 

[Scrat]

i'll play

:?:94 RM Altitude T.O. :?:

 

[FluffyChicken]

1994 and Syncros forks. So not a stringent period correct build I guess

Scrat is obvioulsy worng though, as Rocky Mountain didn't use silly acronyms after the bike name in 1994, they hadn't lowered their class by then.



Is it still Canadian ?

 

[RockiMtn]

nope, unfortunately not Canadian. but i'm gonna try for more Canadian content.

if a certain RM frame ever showed up in place of what i have, i'd seriously consider swapping though.

there's a few RB members who already know what i'm getting, as i've divulged what it is privately. so if they'd kindly keep their mouths shut, it be appreciated!

if ppl did some digging, i think there's some hints to what it is.

 

[mechagouki]

My lips are sealed - but can't wait to see it in the metal!

 

[RockiMtn]

My lips are sealed - but can't wait to see it in the metal!

don't worry, i'll be needing some help knocking in a few CK headsets if you don't mind!

I need a red ano one on the Cirrus, and either a black one or perhaps a Ti one very shortly.

 

[RockiMtn]

another piece of the puzzle…

but thinking maybe going with a white saddle instead, something like this?

 

[mechagouki]

:shock: Is that the post that came with it!

That is a thing of beauty.

 

[RockiMtn]

originally was going to build this up not period correct, but still all retro with XTR M900 bits and such. and I wasn't planning on going too crazy with a lightweight build. but these were offered to me and i couldn't refuse!

 

[Anthony]

You've got me puzzled there. A white saddle, tyres with no treads and flexy brakes. That's not like you. Some kind of coffee shop cruiser?