That Merlin Nitro SL looked pretty tempting to me at first - it's actually a rebadged older model Ridley Helium SL frame w decent parts spec. But by the time you add shipping and probable duty/surcharges fees (it's an item over $800)to the US it becomes less attractive a deal. Probably a better idea to go with something available from a shop stateside - also less hurdles to deal with from a customer support standpoint, should any issues arise. Nice bike, though.
Originally Posted by
redfooj
https://www.merlincycles.com/merlin-...017-94629.html
the medium is 1700 USD and comes in at a hair under 17# (7.7kg)
stock wheelset is 1725g.
saddle is 270g.
tires are 290g/ea.
you could easily knock off (2*70g + 150g) from saddle and tires to drop to 7.4kg/16.3#
wheelset do a swap-upgrade for marginal cost for a 1500g set brings it down to 7.2kg/under 16#
if you went to tubulars, even bigger savings