Merlin XLM 1995 Titanium Project

[Al.Lugtenburg]

Here is my 1995 Merlin XLM build

Frame is from 1995 and the original XTR M900 group and Mavic rims were all NIB or NOS before mounting.

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1995 Merlin XLM Ti frame, size 17.5
RockShox Mag-21 SL Ti restored and upgraded with Ti hardware
Chris King headset
Original titanium Merlin handlebar, Ibis stem and Syncros seatpost
All Shimano XTR M900 group
SPD PD-M747 pedals
Jagwire Ice Gray cable kits
Onza Chill Pills cable hanger
John Tomac ATI clear grips
Onza Stogies bar ends
Merlin seatpost clamp
Selle Italia Flite Milano Ti saddle
Silca Especial Edition Ti bottle cages
Mavic 230 SBP rims
DT-Swiss Competition spokes and nipples
Tioga Psycho 26 x 1.95 tires

More details on Merlin’s serial numbers and years here: https://www.retrobike.co.uk/threads...serial-numbers-and-lost-history.464522/page-2

Small video here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/15182422729/permalink/10160296446652730/

First ride by May 2024

New again, ready to reach its 30 years old on the road by next year

Hope you enjoy the build,
Al (Alexandre)

 

[ferrus]

That is superb, I love it!

 

[kafer-k]

Absolutely stunning!

 

[Hotwheels.]

What is the weight of this stunning machine?

 

[Al.Lugtenburg]

What is the weight of this stunning machine?

10.48 Kg with pedals