Originally Posted by
gomango
That's a beauty.
I wouldn't worry about the frameset giving up the ghost.
+1...buy it, ride it and don't worry about it. These were first rate bikes.
Originally Posted by
TimmyT
+1 If that were my size, I'd buy it. That's an excellent value. The Merlins are supposed to be fantastic riders. I've heard of a handful of Ti frames pooping out -- mainly through fatigue from A LOT of riding. How could you not ride them a lot, though? They are sooo nice.
Of all the bikes I own, the Merlin would be among the last I sold. I dare say it's the best production roadie I've had. I could not think more of Merlin.
I was wondering which bike to take out today...this decided it!