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08-14-16, 11:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Da Reef
My new toy - S-Works Tarmac Torch
08-15-16, 04:46 AM
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Originally Posted by TimothyH
We are scouring the interwebz for the correct decals but can't seem to find them and will likely email velocals.com to see if they can be made.
08-15-16, 05:03 AM
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Originally Posted by Da Reef
It is. I wanted to get some pics up as the Olympics and the vids online don't do the frame justice. The color change is far more gradual than the vids show. Rode a century this weekend in the hot humid South East. The frame was orange or some mix orange/yellow (as in the pic) far longer than I expected.
08-15-16, 07:14 AM
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Frame: Handmade Titanium Merlin
Headset: Cane Creek
Bars: Giant SLR Contact Carbon
Stem: Giant SLR Contact Carbon
Tape: Lizardskin Gel
Seat: Sella Italia
Cranks: FSA Carbon
Front/Rear Derailleur: Dura Ace
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Wheels: Dura Ace
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Tires: Ultra/Gatorskin
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08-15-16, 07:18 AM
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^^^ Hot.
Why isn't the top tube decal visible in the first photo? I think that it looks much better without, in any event.
Why isn't the top tube decal visible in the first photo? I think that it looks much better without, in any event.
08-15-16, 07:21 AM
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08-15-16, 07:32 AM
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Originally Posted by WhyFi
^^^ Hot.
Why isn't the top tube decal visible in the first photo? I think that it looks much better without, in any event.
Why isn't the top tube decal visible in the first photo? I think that it looks much better without, in any event.
08-15-16, 02:43 PM
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Originally Posted by SydneyFife
Frame: Handmade Titanium Merlin
Headset: Cane Creek
Bars: Giant SLR Contact Carbon
Stem: Giant SLR Contact Carbon
Tape: Lizardskin Gel
Seat: Sella Italia
Cranks: FSA Carbon
Front/Rear Derailleur: Dura Ace
Brakes: Dura Ace
Wheels: Dura Ace
Pedals: Dura Ace
Tires: Ultra/Gatorskin
Headset: Cane Creek
Bars: Giant SLR Contact Carbon
Stem: Giant SLR Contact Carbon
Tape: Lizardskin Gel
Seat: Sella Italia
Cranks: FSA Carbon
Front/Rear Derailleur: Dura Ace
Brakes: Dura Ace
Wheels: Dura Ace
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Tires: Ultra/Gatorskin
08-16-16, 07:13 AM
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Originally Posted by kbarch
The garage door and driveway are kinda hot.
08-16-16, 08:23 AM
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Originally Posted by kbarch
The garage door and driveway are kinda hot.
Originally Posted by oldnslow2
Agreed.
08-16-16, 08:35 AM
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Originally Posted by Da Reef
My new toy - S-Works Tarmac Torch
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08-17-16, 05:58 PM
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Originally Posted by lsberrios1
I saw that bike when it was being built at the shop. I have to say it's quite a looker. Very hot.
08-17-16, 06:14 PM
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Originally Posted by SydneyFife
I removed them on both sides, the first picture is more recent, the others were before removal. Agreed it looks way better! I may take all the decals off completely
If that was my bike, I'd search for some vintage Merlin decals, or have some replicated at a local print shop.
08-17-16, 07:42 PM
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Originally Posted by noodle soup
Merlin frames from the mid90's had very classy decals.
If that was my bike, I'd search for some vintage Merlin decals, or have some replicated at a local print shop.
If that was my bike, I'd search for some vintage Merlin decals, or have some replicated at a local print shop.
M - Merlin - VeloCals
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08-17-16, 08:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Da Reef
Thanks! The guys at the shop did a fantastic job on the bike.
08-17-16, 08:46 PM
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08-17-16, 10:06 PM
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Originally Posted by TimothyH
His bike is classy, but the decals are horid
08-18-16, 04:43 AM
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Originally Posted by penny_pants
08-18-16, 07:32 AM
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Originally Posted by kbarch
Very interesting concept, but so far, a "not." The frame makes everything else look all chunky. Excess stem and 40mm(?) rims don't help, but a cushion-y saddle would make it more amusing. Maybe it looks better in sunlight, but red bar tape and red stripe tires might improve things.
Thanks pretty much what was in the back of my head. Rims are off of my norco it'll probably only ever have the american classic aluminum on them IRL. Ive been playing around with height of bars to try to get it dial in, once I've decided, ill get the excess will be cut. I may also go for a less beefy stem in the future.
08-18-16, 03:54 PM
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Man, I love the Torelli, classic steel tubing with the modern carbon wheels/components FTW! (Atleast IMO)
08-18-16, 04:13 PM
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Originally Posted by TimothyH
We are scouring the interwebz for the correct decals but can't seem to find them and will likely email velocals.com to see if they can be made.
A year or so later, I actually found some new-old-sock OEM decals on ebay from a guy in Italy. There's minor differences with the ones my local shop made, and I plan to have a duplicate set of the OEM decals made for posterity and then put them on the bike.
08-18-16, 04:34 PM
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Originally Posted by SydneyFife
Frame: Handmade Titanium Merlin
Headset: Cane Creek
Bars: Giant SLR Contact Carbon
Stem: Giant SLR Contact Carbon
Tape: Lizardskin Gel
Seat: Sella Italia
Cranks: FSA Carbon
Front/Rear Derailleur: Dura Ace
Brakes: Dura Ace
Wheels: Dura Ace
Pedals: Dura Ace
Tires: Ultra/Gatorskin
Headset: Cane Creek
Bars: Giant SLR Contact Carbon
Stem: Giant SLR Contact Carbon
Tape: Lizardskin Gel
Seat: Sella Italia
Cranks: FSA Carbon
Front/Rear Derailleur: Dura Ace
Brakes: Dura Ace
Wheels: Dura Ace
Pedals: Dura Ace
Tires: Ultra/Gatorskin
08-19-16, 10:27 AM
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Originally Posted by therh
Very nice.
And after 7 years it still looks completely brand new! If I ever quit riding this frame is just getting mounted on my wall as art.
