LSR
06-23-03, 12:40 PM
Is it just me or does something look strange about this new 2004 Merlin?
Road Cycling - Strange?
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deliriou5
06-23-03, 12:51 PM
the dropped top-tube....
Makoa
06-23-03, 01:19 PM
Triple chainring. Always looks funny on a roadie.
Greg
06-23-03, 01:26 PM
No tire tube nipples.
roadfix
06-23-03, 01:31 PM
Seat post has no offset and bikes looks whimpy with a triple.......also the tall head tube looks funny on a small frame. This bike is setup for a short person like me......
khuon
06-23-03, 01:32 PM
Originally posted by Makoa
Triple chainring. Always looks funny on a roadie.
I was about to mention that the sloping top-tube and offset seatstay/seat-tube intersection reminded me of some of the Ironhorse MTB frames. So I would have to say that the skinny tires and dropbars look a bit odd. :D
Triple chainring. Always looks funny on a roadie.
I was about to mention that the sloping top-tube and offset seatstay/seat-tube intersection reminded me of some of the Ironhorse MTB frames. So I would have to say that the skinny tires and dropbars look a bit odd. :D
easyrider
06-23-03, 01:34 PM
Originally posted by Greg
No tire tube nipples.
It looks like they tried to hide the nipples behind the fork and seat stays.
No tire tube nipples.
It looks like they tried to hide the nipples behind the fork and seat stays.
Chuvak
06-23-03, 03:17 PM
Originally posted by Greg
No tire tube nipples.
When the picture was taken it was probably done intentionally to show the slickness. You still can se the nipple to the rite of seat stay. The front tire nipple is behind the fork. Take a look at the top; you still can see the part of the cap.
No tire tube nipples.
When the picture was taken it was probably done intentionally to show the slickness. You still can se the nipple to the rite of seat stay. The front tire nipple is behind the fork. Take a look at the top; you still can see the part of the cap.
princebaal
06-23-03, 04:34 PM
Is there a right answer? Is this some kind of puzzle? I can't stand the suspense!
F1_Fan
06-23-03, 04:37 PM
The left chainstay looks a little odd but that's likely just the camera angle.
Joe Gardner
06-23-03, 04:53 PM
It appears that the drive side seat stay is broken.
RonH
06-23-03, 06:40 PM
Looks like a compact frame with large wheels.
Maybe it's a women's bike with 700 wheels rather than 650 like some have. :rolleyes:
Maybe it's a women's bike with 700 wheels rather than 650 like some have. :rolleyes:
Greg
06-23-03, 07:33 PM
I meant to say I have no nipples.
Prosody
06-23-03, 10:08 PM
Originally posted by Greg
I meant to say I have no nipples.
Well no wonder that bike looks strange to you!
I meant to say I have no nipples.
Well no wonder that bike looks strange to you!
lotek
06-24-03, 08:17 AM
well yes, its a Merlin. :D
If it were a Serotta Legend Ti it would not look
strange at all.
Ask SteveE, he will agree with me.
Marty
If it were a Serotta Legend Ti it would not look
strange at all.
Ask SteveE, he will agree with me.
Marty
Resident
06-24-03, 03:13 PM
Those aren't carbon seat stays are they?
LSR
06-25-03, 01:41 AM
The seat stays were really what I was looking at. If they are carbon they sure look different.