Another Old Merlin

[Upchuck]

I thought I should throw this one up on a separate post. I traded a late 80's Yeti for this 1990 Merlin frame. The frame is in pristine condition. It just begged for an eclectic build. It handles like a dream on the trail. I'm still trying to dial in the brakes.
Frame: 1990 Merlin Ti
Fork: Rock Lobster steel
Rims: Mavic 717
Hubs: White Industries front/ ENO Eccentric rear
Quick Release: Ringle
Tires: Kenda Nevegal
Pedals: Shimano XTR
Crank: Paul Components
Chain: SRAM PC1
Freewheel: WI ENO
Bottom Bracket: Phil Wood Ti
Front Derailleur: NA
Rear Derailleur: NA
Shifters: NA
Handlebars: Black Sheep Ti Enduro Mountain Moustache
Grips: Brooks Leather
Stem: Thomson
Headset: Chris King 1"
Brake set: OnZa HO front/WTB Roller Cam rear (front changed out to Paul Canti/rear changed out to black WTB RollerCam)
Brake levers: Paul Components Canti's
Saddle: Brooks B17
Seat Post: Vintage Syncros Ti
http://gallery.mtbr.com/data/mtbr/1156/medium/Merlin_SS.JPG
http://gallery.mtbr.com/data/mtbr/1156/medium/Merlin_Headbadge.JPG
http://gallery.mtbr.com/data/mtbr/1156/medium/Cork_Barend.JPG
http://gallery.mtbr.com/data/mtbr/1156/medium/Paul_Comp_Crankset.JPG
http://gallery.mtbr.com/data/mtbr/1156/medium/OnZa_HO.JPG
http://gallery.mtbr.com/data/mtbr/1156/medium/WTB_Rollercam.JPG
http://gallery.mtbr.com/data/mtbr/1156/medium/ENO_eccentric_hub_and_FW.JPG
http://gallery.mtbr.com/data/mtbr/1156/medium/Ringle_WI_hub.JPG

[jh4rt]

When taken in detail, that is an Amazing bike. So much cool stuff on it.

Nice build. I guess it is worth it to save all those old parts, eh?

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[mimbresman]

Same year as my first Merlin! Very nice! Straight chain and seat stays. What number is it? Mine was 987 or something in that range. I have the original documents with the serial number in storage.

Brakes: I had XT canti for my brake set-up. In fact, I took all my old stuff off my Procaliber to build the bike back then. I spent all my money on the frame (a fork was included). It cost $1650 at Two Wheel Drive in Albuquerque.

On my first mountain bike, a 1986 Trek 850, it had a Suntour copy of the roller cam brake.

Nice build Chuck! Sweet!