1994 Merlin Titanium

[RockiMtn]

another piece has arrived. a brand new steerer for the bonty fork.

just needs to be cut down and fitted.

 

[Octsoc]

So is the steerer Ti or steel?

 

[RockiMtn]

steel, i wish it was Ti! anyone know where I can get some 1" Ti hs spacers?

 

[marin man]

I like the white gripshift with the white saddle and I also like the Manitou forks better than the rigid bontys the cnc fits nicely with the period ti frame for the sake of a few ounces I would stick with the manitou's

 

[Crum]

steel, i wish it was Ti! anyone know where I can get some 1" Ti hs spacers?

Got mine up in your area.... http://www.torontocycles.com/Selling/headset.html They have quite a nice selection.... If it is made of Ti, and goes on a bike, they probably have it...

 

[passiflora]

Love the Silver Syncro's cranks, would lose the blue blots though just go for plain silver

Very nice

 

[RockiMtn]

thanks guys for all the comments!

so a proper working rear mech has been sorted and installed, as well as the RF Ti BB in place, and of course the Bonty fork with the new steerer, as i really want to keep this a rigid bike!

took it for a good test ride yest commuting to work and back, as well as some climbs on some local hill in the area… i must say i'm VERY pleased with this bike comfort, speed and handling as a road warrior!

so i would say this is 99% complete. all that i'm debating is what crankset should i finally go with. it's either leave the RF turbines i already have on it, a set of Syncros forged with matching gold rings, or nice set of XTR M900.

as for weight, i'm fairly sure i've hit the 20lbs mark or a tad less.

 

[Caramba Kid]

Now that is sweet, Bonty rigids look so much better

 

[stevec1975]

Looking gooooood, if you want to get rid of your spare syncros cranks, I know someone who would be interested!

 

[mfh126]

Nice job, Frank! Those Bonty forks look great. I'd like to see it with the Syncros cranks and gold rings.

What's the clamp-like device under your stem?