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Old 11-20-24 | 05:15 PM
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Bikes: Willier Zero 7; Merlin Extralight; Calfee Dragonfly tandem, Calfee Adventure tandem; Cervelo P2; Motebecane Ti Fly 29er; Motebecanne Phantom Cross; Schwinn Paramount Track bike

Originally Posted by Kontact
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A Merlin Extralight, that flexes in such a perfectly ergonomic and efficient way it reminds me of when I was a pole vaulter - the bike stores energy and delivers it to the road with perfect efficiency. It smooths the "corners" in my pedaling without losing anything. And it roughs the bumps at the same time.
I really like my Merlin Extralight, but my more modern CF bikes are more comfortable to ride, more confident inspiring handling, and I am pretty sure a touch faster.
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