My Merlin Extralight (new pic on page 1)
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Great bike Timo! I have enjoyed reading through the evolution of it in this thread. I would also love to see it try on a pair of record hubs, ambrosio tubs and some pave CG's in its next iteration.
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Thanks! "Sleg8", must admit that I've been thinking about such a set but saved the idea for a less weenie more Paris-Roubaix proof build.
And if I ever meet an aardvark, I'm going to step on its damn protruding nasal implement until it couldn't suck up an insect if its life depended on it.
Hello Timo,
The bike continues to look great. I agree that the current wheelset fits the look of the frame very well.
The bike continues to look great. I agree that the current wheelset fits the look of the frame very well.
Now that I broke my Schmolke bar in a crash I can sit back and do a winter makeover. The first plan...
Frame Merlin Extralight ; 1993 ; 57 cm ; white w/black decals
Fork Ritchey Pro alu/carbon ; Ø 1” ; white
Headset Campagnolo Record aheadset ; Ø 1” ; silver
Stem Deda Zero 100 ; 6º ; 110 mm ; white
Handlebar Schmolke SL OS ; 44 cm
Brake handles Campagnolo Record 10sp Ergopower
Ribbon black cotton
Brakes Zero Gravity ; custom black/white
Brake/shift cables Campagnolo ; black
Bottom Bracket Campagnolo Record
Crankset Campagnolo Record 10sp UT ; 172.5 mm ; 53/39
Pedals Speedplay ; white
Seat post Campagnolo Record ; Ø 27.2 mm
Saddle Selle Italia Flite evolution 2 (carbon deck w/titanium rail)
Chain Campagnolo Record C-10
Front derailleur Campagnolo Record 10 sp
Rear derailleur Campagnolo Record 10 sp ; short cage
Cassette Campagnolo Record ; 12-25
Wheels Campagnolo Hyperion One ; clincher 1600.00
Tires Vittoria Corsa KS ; 700 x 23c ; classic
Bottle holders Campagnolo Record carbon
Frame Merlin Extralight ; 1993 ; 57 cm ; white w/black decals
Fork Ritchey Pro alu/carbon ; Ø 1” ; white
Headset Campagnolo Record aheadset ; Ø 1” ; silver
Stem Deda Zero 100 ; 6º ; 110 mm ; white
Handlebar Schmolke SL OS ; 44 cm
Brake handles Campagnolo Record 10sp Ergopower
Ribbon black cotton
Brakes Zero Gravity ; custom black/white
Brake/shift cables Campagnolo ; black
Bottom Bracket Campagnolo Record
Crankset Campagnolo Record 10sp UT ; 172.5 mm ; 53/39
Pedals Speedplay ; white
Seat post Campagnolo Record ; Ø 27.2 mm
Saddle Selle Italia Flite evolution 2 (carbon deck w/titanium rail)
Chain Campagnolo Record C-10
Front derailleur Campagnolo Record 10 sp
Rear derailleur Campagnolo Record 10 sp ; short cage
Cassette Campagnolo Record ; 12-25
Wheels Campagnolo Hyperion One ; clincher 1600.00
Tires Vittoria Corsa KS ; 700 x 23c ; classic
Bottle holders Campagnolo Record carbon
And if I ever meet an aardvark, I'm going to step on its damn protruding nasal implement until it couldn't suck up an insect if its life depended on it.
Its a personal thing I know, but I would lose the paintjob (and a couple of 10s of grams?) and get it back to its naked lovely titanium self
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what an lovely bike!
really nice....
really nice....
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Bike looks stellar, what would it look like with black bar tape and a black saddle? Just curious.
Timo, I love this bike, I'm a fellow flexy ti advocate!
Do you run the down tube shifter as a weight saving measure or for some other clever reason? Where did you get the carbon down tube lever from please?
Do you run the down tube shifter as a weight saving measure or for some other clever reason? Where did you get the carbon down tube lever from please?
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Thanks all! "Tallboy", it's made by BTP but you'll need a donor Campagnolo shifter because all BTP gets you is the lever.
And if I ever meet an aardvark, I'm going to step on its damn protruding nasal implement until it couldn't suck up an insect if its life depended on it.
Well, since I decided to have my Merlin repainted and because I think polished alu goes better with white I started polishing after getting rid of the black anodized finish. Nice job for a rainy afternoon...
And if I ever meet an aardvark, I'm going to step on its damn protruding nasal implement until it couldn't suck up an insect if its life depended on it.
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I like 'The Armstrong style'