I am Titanium... 89 Merlin Titanium.

[dancingjack]

After a quick check on the bill, i realized it was around 300-350 quids inclusive of the shipping and admin charges.

 

[tonyf39]

Nice frames, really nice
Import VAT into UK really stings, especially as they VAT you on the postage as well as the item value :twisted: That prolly equated to a fair bit more than the actual shipping costs!

 

[swos]

Two very nice frames

 

[Rio]

that is awesome!! Would love to own one of these baby's myself one day...

 

[dancingjack]

Thank you guys.

The cost of shipping and admin charges did come up to quite a bit as it was shipped from America to Singapore. I can't exactly recall which state it came from and who cares about it?

The frames are just beautiful. I've now gone from a Cannondale fanatic to Klein and to Merlin. I can sense the cocaine dosage kicking in… :twisted:

 

[dancingjack]

Good weekend to everyone! Here's some updates to the 89 Merlin Titanium. It's really looking delicious!

I'll have to put on my flame jacket before the purist start their bombing!

 

[Leatherseat]

That is a good looking build - fantastic!

The straight fork works well and the contrast of the black/ carbon fork, chainset and seatpost works beautifully.

What colour bar tape is going on it?

I'd be very interested to hear how it rides.

Regards,

David

 

[dancingjack]

Thank you for feedback, mate.

I will be sticking to black bar tapes to complete the whole ride at this moment.

Plans for the future:
1) Get some titanium bottle cages
2) Get a titanium 27.0 titanium seatpost
3) Get the other set of light weight low-profile carbon tubular wheels to be build up

The price I had to pay for building up 2 bikes at the same time meant I had to be really really broke, JUST BEFORE CHRISTMAS!

 

[dancingjack]

Some proper shots of the bike. I love the ride so far. Really comfortable and stiff at the same time.

Shots taken at the Marina Barrage, Singapore. Enjoy!

 

[Tuckerjenkins]

Your builds / bikes and photographs are absolutely beautiful.
BRAVO!!!