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100 Years Al-Merlin Team [Build thread here] 1995 Merlin XLM all original dressed in a new XTR M900 group and Tioga Psycho shoes. I started MTB riding with age 38 to avoid a knee surgery, the year was 1992. This year, at my 70’s, I was able to finish the build of my near 30 years Merlin. We’re...

Here: Agree with you about the frame, tells it’s history. Keep in touch, don’t forget the serial numbers! Best regards,

Hi Frank, Thanks for your comments, I think the same 😜 Lets go one by one, the Mag 21 SL Ti was restored by Jassa Bikes, he's the best and restore these Shox for a long long time. He doesn't tell us how he does but he found a formula that keeps this color for ever, this one will not fade to...

Hi Frank, It will help to narrow the period for “Extralight” decals before the XLM, for sure. That’s awesome! Thanks

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Hi Frank, I’d appreciate if you could post the serial numbers and years of your bikes. And maybe a few pics. The first new XLM 95 Merlins, although named XLM, came with Extralight decals. They probably used the decals from the road bikes until the proper XLM were made. This is not well known...

Hi Frank, I’d appreciate if you could post the serial numbers and years of your bikes. The first new XLM 95 Merlins, although named XLM, came with Extralight decals. They probably used the decals from the road bikes until the proper XLM were made. This is not well known and some owners may...

For how much would you sell the hubs? They’re 32 holes? Cheers

Are they sold?

Do you still have the hubs?

Titanium ?

10.48 Kg with pedals

Here is my 1995 Merlin XLM build Frame is from 1995 and the original XTR M900 group, Mavic rims and Tioga tires were all NIB or NOS before mounting. Portrait 1995 Merlin XLM Ti frame, unrestored, size 17.5 RockShox Mag-21 SL Ti, restored Chris King headset Original titanium Merlin handlebar...

Do you know the BCD ?

The MTB’s I have from 95 and 97 have a seat tube of 34.9 external and to reach 27.2 internal they need a factory shim. Probably the road seat tube has a smaller diameter.