FS: ~59cm Early Merlin Titanium Frameset #604
08-03-23, 06:21 AM
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FS: ~59cm Early Merlin Titanium Frameset #604
Now $1000 plus actual shipping complete
With a heavy heart I need to pass this gorgeous frame on to another. Leving my job to take care of the kiddos means I have less time, space and funds to justify a jewel in my fleet.
See my build thread HEREand another thread with some info on it's timeframe HERE
I am asking $550 shipped CONUS for the frame, Wound Up fork and Superbe Pro headset. Overall the frame and fork are both in top notch condition, free of any dents, notable scrapes etc. The headset has some light brinneling, but once properly adjusted it does not affect the ride or handling (ie. no indexing). If you want the bike as pictured, I am asking $1100 plus actual shipping/insurance. Happy to meet somewhere in the middle on parts as well. Build is as follows:
- Full 7s Superbe Pro drivetrain
- Previously NOS 28h Superbe Pro hubs laced to Kinlin XR-26t Rims with Sapim Race Spokes. These have less than 100 miles on them since I built them. Note that I am not a professional wheelbuilder, but am a competent amature with a few dozen wheels under my belt and these are true, evenly tensioned etc.
- 125mm Cinelli Grammo stem
- Nitto M151F bars
- Superbe Pro Seatpost
NOTE Selle Anatomica Saddle not included
Measurements by my hand are as follows:
Top Tube 57.5cm ctc
Seat tube 59cm ctc 62cm ctt
Headtube 18cm
More pics are available in the build thread, and if you'd like any more detial pics etc, just let me know. Thanks!
With a heavy heart I need to pass this gorgeous frame on to another. Leving my job to take care of the kiddos means I have less time, space and funds to justify a jewel in my fleet.
See my build thread HEREand another thread with some info on it's timeframe HERE
I am asking $550 shipped CONUS for the frame, Wound Up fork and Superbe Pro headset. Overall the frame and fork are both in top notch condition, free of any dents, notable scrapes etc. The headset has some light brinneling, but once properly adjusted it does not affect the ride or handling (ie. no indexing). If you want the bike as pictured, I am asking $1100 plus actual shipping/insurance. Happy to meet somewhere in the middle on parts as well. Build is as follows:
- Full 7s Superbe Pro drivetrain
- Previously NOS 28h Superbe Pro hubs laced to Kinlin XR-26t Rims with Sapim Race Spokes. These have less than 100 miles on them since I built them. Note that I am not a professional wheelbuilder, but am a competent amature with a few dozen wheels under my belt and these are true, evenly tensioned etc.
- 125mm Cinelli Grammo stem
- Nitto M151F bars
- Superbe Pro Seatpost
NOTE Selle Anatomica Saddle not included
Measurements by my hand are as follows:
Top Tube 57.5cm ctc
Seat tube 59cm ctc 62cm ctt
Headtube 18cm
More pics are available in the build thread, and if you'd like any more detial pics etc, just let me know. Thanks!
Last edited by Brewsmith; 10-23-23 at 07:20 AM.
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08-03-23, 12:11 PM
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Pedal to the medal
phew thankfully to big for me otherwise it wouldn't be for sale anymore. GLWS
08-04-23, 06:48 AM
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That is a classic - GLWS!
08-04-23, 08:00 AM
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Beautiful for TI bike with classic group set!
Ahhh, gotta marry off the youngest this next month!
Ahhh, gotta marry off the youngest this next month!
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(looking for Torpado Super light frame/fork or for Raleigh International frame fork 58cm)
Life is too short not to ride the best bike you have, as much as you can
(looking for Torpado Super light frame/fork or for Raleigh International frame fork 58cm)
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08-05-23, 07:54 AM
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I would be interested in the complete bike if you are willing to part ways 
09-22-23, 08:24 AM
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Bump, offering this as a complete build now as well
09-22-23, 08:26 AM
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09-23-23, 11:16 AM
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10-12-23, 08:16 AM
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Bumping this back up with a $100 price drop on the complete bike
10-23-23, 07:19 AM
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Bump with a frameset price reduction
