Originally Posted by
T-Mar
Serial number format is consistent with Merida of Taiwan. Based on the bullmoose bars, traditional fork crown, slack geometry and long chain stays, it is 1983 despite some more modern components. However, it was built late enough in the year that it should be a 1984 model.
I was hoping you'd respond. I didn't picture the components because we had replaced 90% of them. ("New" rear wheel, derailleurs, cranks, shifters, etc.) Bars/stem came with the bike though. Front wheel (with the high flange hub) looks to be stock to the bike as well.