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Post by wcoastbo on Mar 16, 2006 14:10:01 GMT 8
Steel may be real, but... Ti is soooo sexy. Curvaceous, silky smooth and naked! My Merlin Magia is a hottie. Light and lean, good for an all day epic ride without being harsh. Fun going up the hills and even more fun when going down. I got her second hand and for a very good price. Low miles and looks like it was hardly riden. Just how it should be... low cost and low maintenance. engraved headtube, not a sticker! check out the S curved seat-stays. buttery smooth welds around the seat-tube, all the welds are of the same quality more elegant engraving on the BB and even the dropouts Reynolds fork & Campy Record drivetrain (very sexy with the carbon brake levers and bits on the rear derailleur) 10sp seems excessive, but it came with the bike. pedals need to be replaced they're from my old road bike. (circa 1992, and they're shimano!) the Rolf wheelset is pretty nice too! (prima elan aero flat bladed and low spoke count) other photos: www.imagestation.com/album/pictures.html?id=2108295073
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Post by fullspeed on Mar 16, 2006 15:17:21 GMT 8
Holy cow Bo, that's a work of art! just too sexy! Lets ride that in Bataan next time
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Post by rt on Mar 16, 2006 19:50:47 GMT 8
Oh yeah! sexy indeed! The drop-outs, its fantastic.
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Post by sabretooth on Mar 16, 2006 20:03:48 GMT 8
*drool*
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Post by allegra on Mar 16, 2006 20:11:55 GMT 8
Beautiful pards!! Road bikes are seeeeexxy!!!
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Post by sworksmike on Mar 16, 2006 22:52:32 GMT 8
As in wooooooooooow, my dream bike ti frame!
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Post by jr on Mar 16, 2006 22:56:42 GMT 8
Woow very nice.... The engraving and tig welding are perfecto...I seen it last Sunday but not really get a close up look.
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Post by wcoastbo on Mar 17, 2006 0:28:42 GMT 8
Thanks! Yup I was very lucky. a friend of a friend wanted desperately to buy a new carbon bike... I got a 75% discount from original price.
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Post by MrsM on Mar 17, 2006 8:39:41 GMT 8
Thanks! Yup I was very lucky. a friend of a friend wanted desperately to buy a new carbon bike... I got a 75% discount from original price. That is really one sexy babe I guess the way you described "her" made her even sexier! Why would anyone choose carbon over ti?
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Post by allegra on Mar 17, 2006 9:12:09 GMT 8
Thanks! Yup I was very lucky. a friend of a friend wanted desperately to buy a new carbon bike... I got a 75% discount from original price. That is really one sexy babe I guess the way you described "her" made her even sexier! Why would anyone choose carbon over ti? not me, I dont trust carbon kasi I'm too heavy Besides, pang heirloom ang ti
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Post by janix on Mar 17, 2006 9:15:18 GMT 8
I got a 75% discount from original price. woooow!
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Post by wcoastbo on Mar 17, 2006 9:29:34 GMT 8
I don't get it either. Carbon road bikes are all the rage, a must have for roadies. If made properly, can be lighter and stiffer than Ti frames.
My frame is very light, listed at 2.1 lbs, and not flexy to me. I prefer Ti. I don't think carbon will last as long as a Ti frame and I keep my bikes for many, many years. I will never be able to wear out this bike. I have a 1992 Trek 2500 Pro and the clearcoat on the tubes is delaminating.
If I was a sponsored racer, then I'd be riding carbon. Since I have to pay for my bikes I buy Ti.
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Post by lucban on Mar 17, 2006 11:53:05 GMT 8
Nice bike brad!Merlin, they always make quality bikes.Ride lots!
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Post by PT on Mar 17, 2006 12:05:28 GMT 8
dead sexaay ....
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Post by Ben Dover on Mar 17, 2006 13:01:41 GMT 8
was just browsing the merlin website...boy their bikes are ultra, super dupper expensive! parang seven rin...you're one lucky guy bo.
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Post by raven on Mar 17, 2006 13:41:51 GMT 8
very nice .....love the hubs....
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Post by rob on Mar 17, 2006 13:55:25 GMT 8
Nice and wise investment
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Post by wcoastbo on Mar 17, 2006 14:37:39 GMT 8
was just browsing the merlin website...boy their bikes are ultra, super dupper expensive! parang seven rin...you're one lucky guy bo. I think they're beyond expensive... over priced! Merlin is overpriced same as Campy Record. I wouldn't consider purchasing at those ridiculous prices... but if a second hand bike came my way at a very deep discount, in excellent condition, how can I pass on the opportunity ;D. Also, it's a bike that I don't mind riding it in the rain... it won't rust.
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Post by spartan23 on Mar 17, 2006 19:57:10 GMT 8
was just browsing the merlin website...boy their bikes are ultra, super dupper expensive! parang seven rin...you're one lucky guy bo. I think they're beyond expensive... over priced! Merlin is overpriced same as Campy Record. I wouldn't consider purchasing at those ridiculous prices... but if a second hand bike came my way at a very deep discount, in excellent condition, how can I pass on the opportunity ;D. Also, it's a bike that I don't mind riding it in the rain... it won't rust. Thats what everyone says about Ferraris and Lambos. "Overpriced Italian Junk", some people gets it and some people are just completely clueless. Nice ride, loved that Campy Record
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Post by jr on Mar 17, 2006 21:49:02 GMT 8
Why would anyone choose carbon over ti? There are comparison between the 3 material of carbon, steel and ti. The advantage of carbon over ti and steel is the vibration transfer to the rider. In a long ride the carbon will absorb the vibration rather than the rider means less punishment and fatigue to the rider. BUT when Ti and steel use carbon fork will reduce the vibration. I'm using carbon 120 but never experience the comparison between the 3. Most of my long ride is in my garage (trainer) ;D ;D.
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Post by sworksmike on Mar 17, 2006 22:06:32 GMT 8
Bo could you really feel the difference between a ti and an aluminum frame in terms of road vibration? Haven't tried a ti frame that's why I'm clueless as to the comparison between the two.
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Post by wcoastbo on Mar 18, 2006 1:04:43 GMT 8
Bo could you really feel the difference between a ti and an aluminum frame in terms of road vibration? Haven't tried a ti frame that's why I'm clueless as to the comparison between the two. I've never owned or riden an aluminum frame for any length of time. I've owned steel, ti and carbon road bikes. My 1992 Trek 2500 is 7 tube carbon (top, down, seat, both seatstays and both chain stays) with aluminum lugs and headtube. Also the fork is aluminum. It's old technology and the tubes are all straight and designed to be stiff. It would probably be close to an all alum frame. Yes, I'd say if feels a bit more harsh compared to the Merlin. Opinion only, given my a$$ometer is not very scientific. But there could be other factors... wheel build, tire size & pressure, alum vs carbon seatpost & forks. Too many variables. The alum fork alone could be the major source of vibration transmission to my hands. I would need to eliminate as many variables as possible and ride the same section of road to give a better opinion. An aluminum frame with carbon seatpost and fork would probably work very well to reduce road vibration. Nothing wrong with alum, I just like ti.
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Post by MrsM on Mar 18, 2006 10:34:13 GMT 8
There are comparison between the 3 material of carbon, steel and ti. The advantage of carbon over ti and steel is the vibration transfer to the rider. In a long ride the carbon will absorb the vibration rather than the rider means less punishment and fatigue to the rider. BUT when Ti and steel use carbon fork will reduce the vibration. I'm using carbon 120 but never experience the comparison between the 3. Most of my long ride is in my garage (trainer) ;D ;D. Thanks for the explanation. Really wasn't aware of the advantages of carbon over titanium - consequences of being married to a ti freak I guess ;D
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Post by sworksmike on Mar 19, 2006 3:53:59 GMT 8
In a long ride the carbon will absorb the vibration rather than the rider means less punishment and fatigue to the rider. BUT when Ti and steel use carbon fork will reduce the vibration.
That explains it clearly now, but i still prefer ti because the looks of it is classic unlike carbon which changes its shape and design yearly.
Thanks for the explanation. Really wasn't aware of the advantages of carbon over titanium - consequences of being married to a ti freak I guess
Haha Matt is the godfather of titanium bikes!
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Post by OnebyOne on Jun 9, 2006 20:57:30 GMT 8
Wow you're one hell of a lucky guy...that bike is sooo sexy...I hope I got the same luck as you are...
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Post by sonnydgr8t on Jun 27, 2006 18:31:55 GMT 8
now thats one sexy road bike if i do say so myself...wats the weight on one of those?
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Post by wcoastbo on Jun 27, 2006 23:19:30 GMT 8
I haven't weight it myself, but the guy I bought it from said close to 16 lbs without the pedals. It is light, but it won't pedal itself and my legs do have to work still.
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Post by fattire on Jun 28, 2006 10:34:10 GMT 8
here's one ride buddy who will never become a weight weenie I haven't weight it myself, but the guy I bought it from said close to 16 lbs without the pedals. It is light, but it won't pedal itself and my legs do have to work still.
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Post by grnhrnt on Jun 28, 2006 16:13:00 GMT 8
16 lbs for a Ti frame is fantastic! he can already be categorized as a weight weenie w/o knowing it. Ti frames are truly the way to go. and if you have the money get a custom fit seven. It will last longer than you are able to bike so might as well get it fit specifically to you.
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Post by franklyn on Jul 29, 2006 14:20:54 GMT 8
papa ang SeXy talaga shite nkka mAtay
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