This is my first proper road bike build, and I really love it. This bike is so fast but still comfortable over rough terrain.
Frame:
Merlin Titanium (3Al/2.5V)
Fork/Headset:
Carbon fork, King headset
Crankset/Bottom Bracket:
Dura-Ace FC-7700/BB-7700
Pedals:
Time Atac
Drivetrain/Cog/Chainring/Chain:
Dura-Ace 7700 (9-speed)
Derailleurs/Shifters:
Dura-Ace 7700 (9-speed)
Saddle/Seatpost:
Selle Italia Flite TT saddle, Thomson seatpost
Brakes:
Dura-Ace 7700
Front Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Mavic Cosmic Carbone SL, Vittoria Corsa Evo CX tire
Rear Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Mavic Cosmic Elite, Continental Grand Prix tire
Bike History
Click a link below to see past stages of this bike.
Current Stage Info:
Upgraded to a pieced-together Mavic wheelset. Much stiffer-feeling wheels, which I enjoy a lot more.
Added by Coomer. Last updated almost 12 years ago.
As of almost 12 years ago, Coomer has indicated that they no longer own this bike.
22 Comments
This is the exact build plan for my old lemond im building, sweet!
Posted over 10 years ago
congrats on the sale Coomer
Posted almost 12 years ago
Thanks! It will be missed, but ultimately I'd like something with a bit shorter of a top tube.
Posted almost 12 years ago
Yep! I've got a new project frame that's exactly 2cm shorter that I'm excited to build up at some point. True Temper Velo tubing! :-)
Posted almost 12 years ago
Ahhh! I want some nice steel road! I'm friends with John Beullens of Kinfolk so hopefully we're working on something soon.
PICS up yet?
Posted almost 12 years ago
titanium frame? wow!., how does it feel? is it good?
Posted about 12 years ago
Feels awesome, it's nice and solid underneath me and feels stiff when sprinting, yet soaks up bumps in the road really well.
Posted about 12 years ago
lovely build, i've always wanted gumwall tires but you're build made me go out and get bluewall instead.
Posted about 12 years ago
And a right proper road bike it is! Haven't seen many painted Merlins but then again there was a purple Bianchi on here a few days ago(shudder) lol. Enjoy
Posted over 12 years ago
Wohoo! Nicely built Coomer. Great lighting for those photos too! Congrats! Let me know how does it ride..
Posted over 12 years ago
Woah I like this a lot! Very unique colour, and the blue tyres are a nice touch. Nice bike you have there.
Posted over 12 years ago
This is a stunning slightly retro roadie! How do you like the 7700 group? I'm currently fitting one on my Klein. Do those wheels need truing like every 5 mins?
Posted over 12 years ago
Thanks! I like the 7700 group a lot, it shifts well and seems to take the abuse I put on it just fine. I haven't had any issues with the wheels yet, but I also haven't ridden this bike a ton yet. If they end up not holding up well I'll probably switch to something more durable.
Posted over 12 years ago
Haven't seen many painted Merlin frames, definitely like the yellow over raw Ti, cool build!
Posted over 12 years ago
Thanks! Yeah, I hadn't seen many painted Merlins either. I think the previous owner had it painted, as there's also various stickers under the clear coat.
Posted over 12 years ago
The previous owner was also a lot taller I guess, that bike is way to big for you given the length of the stem and the position of the saddle
Posted about 12 years ago
Photos
chrughes says:
Great bike. I'm curious where you got the replacement decals. I'm building up a '92 and can't find the 'Tom Kellog' chain stay decal. The others are available on Velocal.
Posted almost 9 years ago