Just got my Merlin titanium back from its place of purchase ( Aug. ‘93) with a Chorus 12 gruppo, new wheels and a box of Chorus 8 components that I had the bike equipped with at purchase. It looks new and still is a dream ride, but my favorite ride and it’s 3000’ + climb is even sweeter for this 68 yr old. I’d never pack up a good ride and I admit to thinking maybe I should have pushed on with the old configuration of 52/42 x 12/23. Then again I still have my 1978 custom Moseman (Rodney Moseman of Lititz, PA) and it’s Campy components with 52/42 x 12/21 that I love climbing over that mt. on in my Detto Pietros with nailed on cleats. Bottom line for me, love the one your with and don’t ever put them down.
Best to all.
jim