Originally Posted by
Muffin Man
Best group I've used. I love the ergonomics, and shifting just works. Haven't really missed a front shift, the ability to shift multiple gears at once in the rear is something I don't ever want to lose. Reliable and comfortable, what more could you ask for?
Slight updates to the ride, longer stem, new saddle that's further back on the rails, new cranks, and new pedals. Don't have the vector pedals anymore, but I have 5700c pedals instead.
I'm also going to be selling this, and getting a supersix evo to replace it. The bike is comfortable, but it's just a little too comfortable for me, if you get what I'm saying. The combination of the very skinny tubes and the 1 inch headtube make for a very compliant ride, and when I'm sprinting/climbing out of the saddle, I can feel the whole bike flexing under me, and I'd rather have that happen.
If you can, keep it and also have the Cannondale! I own both a nice Ti and nice Orca. Love them both and both have unique characteristics and make for some great rides. I would not call my Merlin lacking at all in stiffness and responsiveness. Putting on my carbon wheelset or light climbing wheelset transforms the Ti bike. MuffinMan, thanks for the new Campy group report. I have 4 year old Chorus 11 and wanted to know how it may have changed in recent iterations.