Components for Merlin MTB 1993?

[rehy]

Does anyone know any original parts list for Merlins MTBs? What were they using in 1993 or around?

The 1993 catalog has photos of complete bikes but it‘s hard to tell for me what seatpost, stem, brake group etc.. has been used. http://www.retrobike.co.uk/gallery2/d/1 ... rlin93.pdf

Grateful for any hints!

 

[1978]

Re:

The Merlin Elevator FS in the brochure has:

Shimano M900 XTR Chainset & Derailleurs
Grafton Speed Controller cantilever brakes
Control Tech Stem
Onza Bar Ends
Flite Titanium Saddle
Tioga Psycho tyres
Gripshift
Pace RC-35 forks
Mavic headset
Mavic 230SBP rims

I'm not sure on the hubs, but probably M900 XTR as the skewers are. Pedals probably Time or Look, I'm not sure, the seatpost looks like a Ritchey...

Tough to say on the tiny picture of the non elevated bike, but looks to be a similar spec with full M900 XTR including cantilevers this time and a Manitou 3 Fork.

 

[Once A Hero]

Re:

Many sold as just framesets - so could be your choice!

Lots of bikes in the Readers MTBs section if you do a search.
Here’s mine for inspiration;
viewtopic.php?f=6&t=379899

 

[newsboy]

seatpost should be a nitto s-65.

 

[Prodigal Son]

Shimano xtr m900 and ritchey stem, bars, seatpost, fork.. mavic rims. That would look good and perform really well.
Otoh as someone said it already: merlin was in the business of handmade frames. That´s how most everybody bought them. Build it as you please. Imo those bikes look better w/ NO anodized colors on it. Nothing. Nada. Zero colors. Only shades of grey.