Whta's the deal w/ Merlins?

colker · December 25th, 2012, 5:43 PM

Merlin mountain, Vandermark built.. the one w/ s stays. How is the handling? Saw the geometry and wheelbase was longer than Fats. Both spring from the same corner of the earth.

nader · December 29th, 2012, 9:26 AM

The must-have two brands (for me).
I think in order to know which one is better, you have to ride both.
...so I'm looking for a Merlin mountain titanium, if anyone has one, can contact me.

colker · December 29th, 2012, 9:39 AM

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Originally Posted by nader

The must-have two brands (for me).
I think in order to know which one is better, you have to ride both.
...so I'm looking for a Merlin mountain titanium, if anyone has one, can contact me.

new year's eve, christmas.. i will not comment now.

nader · December 29th, 2012, 9:51 AM

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Originally Posted by colker

new year's eve, christmas.. i will not comment now.

what did you want to read? ....that the FATs are better?

colker · December 29th, 2012, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by nader

what did you want to read? ....that the FATs are better?

everything except "i want to buy".. get a clue.

nader · December 29th, 2012, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by colker

everything except "i want to buy".. get a clue.

I know mate, we are all FAT lovers but sometimes we have to think out of the box.

I didn't abuse your thread but you wanted to know about handling, I just hope there's someone who has both and can report.

colker · December 29th, 2012, 10:26 AM

Yes.. i want to know about the Merlin's handling and ride. Thank you.

mainlyfats · December 29th, 2012, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by colker

Yes.. i want to know about the Merlin's handling and ride. Thank you.

Best hardtail mountain bike ever. Bar none.

Rear wheel stays planted, front is light and precise but probably a little higher and longer than you're used to (depends on year I guess). The overall feeling is like riding in, not on if you get me. Tough as nails. Light as air. Great craftsmanship.

aron · February 4th, 2015, 8:12 PM

Merlin perform great. Have one. No regrets just miles

December 25th, 2012, 5:43 PM	#1
colker Senior Member Join Date: June 1st, 2006 Location: rio de janeiro Posts: 1,043	Whta's the deal w/ Merlins? Merlin mountain, Vandermark built.. the one w/ s stays. How is the handling? Saw the geometry and wheelbase was longer than Fats. Both spring from the same corner of the earth. __________________ wanted: ride time.

December 29th, 2012, 10:26 AM	#7
colker Senior Member Join Date: June 1st, 2006 Location: rio de janeiro Posts: 1,043	Yes.. i want to know about the Merlin's handling and ride. Thank you. __________________ wanted: ride time.

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December 29th, 2012, 9:26 AM	#2
nader Senior Member Join Date: July 17th, 2011 Location: in the harbor Posts: 317	The must-have two brands (for me). I think in order to know which one is better, you have to ride both. ...so I'm looking for a Merlin mountain titanium, if anyone has one, can contact me.

February 4th, 2015, 8:12 PM	#9
aron Member Join Date: July 18th, 2014 Location: maine Posts: 47	Merlin perform great. Have one. No regrets just miles

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