Merlin Empire
08-14-14 | 08:35 AM
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pan y agua
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 31,812
Likes: 1,234
From: Jacksonville
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
Merlin Empire
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You could fall off a cliff and die.
You could get lost and die.
You could hit a tree and die.
OR YOU COULD STAY HOME AND FALL OFF THE COUCH AND DIE.
You could fall off a cliff and die.
You could get lost and die.
You could hit a tree and die.
OR YOU COULD STAY HOME AND FALL OFF THE COUCH AND DIE.
08-14-14 | 09:20 AM
#2
Cult Classic Cycling Club
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 685
Likes: 0
From: Hamilton, ON
Bikes: Ridley Helium, Norco Search
08-14-14 | 09:38 AM
#3
Senior Member
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 590
Likes: 32
From: National City, CA
Bikes: 1975 Albert Eisentraut, 1992 Bill Davidson, 2006 Moots Compact, 2007 KHS Solo-One, 2010 Van Dessel Drag Strip Courage, 2013 Alchemy Xanthus, 2016 Breadwinner Lolo, 2018 Moots VaMoots RSL, 2019 Chapter2 Tere Disc, 2020 Chapter2 Ao Limited Edition
Heresy! That would be like a carbon Moots............nooo!
08-14-14 | 11:42 AM
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Thread Starter
pan y agua
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 31,812
Likes: 1,234
From: Jacksonville
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
Seems like a weak attempt to squeeze more money out of a brand name.
Tubed and glued CF frame doesn't seem to offer anything that can't be had cheaper.
Other than a cool head tube emblem.
Tubed and glued CF frame doesn't seem to offer anything that can't be had cheaper.
Other than a cool head tube emblem.
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You could fall off a cliff and die.
You could get lost and die.
You could hit a tree and die.
OR YOU COULD STAY HOME AND FALL OFF THE COUCH AND DIE.
You could fall off a cliff and die.
You could get lost and die.
You could hit a tree and die.
OR YOU COULD STAY HOME AND FALL OFF THE COUCH AND DIE.
08-14-14 | 12:00 PM
#6
Senior Member
Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 1,843
Likes: 5
From: WA State
08-14-14 | 12:08 PM
#8
well hello there
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 15,491
Likes: 390
From: Point Loma, CA
Bikes: Bill Holland (Road-Ti), Fuji Roubaix Pro (back-up), Bike Friday (folder), Co-Motion (tandem) & Trek 750 (hybrid)
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Two wheels good. Four wheels bad.
08-14-14 | 12:16 PM
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South Carolina Ed
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 3,908
Likes: 320
From: Greer, SC
Bikes: Holdsworth custom, Macario Pro, Ciocc San Cristobal, Viner Nemo, Cyfac Le Mythique, Giant TCR, Tommasso Mondial, Cyfac Etoile
Such a sameness among bicycles. There really isn't anything to get excited about, except maybe 12 speed - can't wait.
08-14-14 | 12:17 PM
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SuperGimp
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 13,346
Likes: 65
From: Whittier, CA
Bikes: Specialized Roubaix
The old merlin had some cachet! Tom Kellogg designing frames, top notch Ti welders... good stuff. The only thing the new one has in common with the original brand is the name on the tubes. Not that change is bad but at 4k+ for just the frame you wont' have any change to worry about.
08-14-14 | 12:37 PM
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Banned
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 7,281
Likes: 2
From: take your time, enjoy the scenery, it will be there when you get to it
Bikes: 07 IRO BFGB fixed-gear, 07 Pedal Force RS
08-14-14 | 01:09 PM
#14
Thread Starter
pan y agua
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 31,812
Likes: 1,234
From: Jacksonville
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
Just saw an add for a Willier Zero 7 at $3995. I'd take a Zero 7,(or for that matter a number of other CF frames) over this at the same price every day.
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You could fall off a cliff and die.
You could get lost and die.
You could hit a tree and die.
OR YOU COULD STAY HOME AND FALL OFF THE COUCH AND DIE.
You could fall off a cliff and die.
You could get lost and die.
You could hit a tree and die.
OR YOU COULD STAY HOME AND FALL OFF THE COUCH AND DIE.
