Merlin Titanium Road Bike 59cm

Cockpit:

• Kestrel EMS carbon fork
• Shimano Dura Ace 9sp STI brake levers & shifters***
• ***Left/front shifter is paddle-type, STI shift mech not working  
• Control Tech 130mm 0deg stem
• Syncros handlebars w/new 3mm bar tape
• Kingsberry headset

Shimano Dura Ace drivetrain:

• 172.5mm crankset, 39t/53t chainrings
• Front & rear derailleur
• 12-27 9sp Shimano HG cassette

Wheels:

• Mavic Ksyrium Equipe wheelshubs, rim brake, clincher bead
• Continental GP5000 clincher tires

Other Components:

• Shimano Ultegra sidepull brakes
• Selle Italia ProLink seat
• American Classic Ti seatpost
• Crank Bros eggbeater pedals
• 2 Ti water bottle cages
• Lezyne hi pressure frame pump

Other Specs:

• Axle spacing – 130mm rear, 100mm front
• Steerer type – 1″ threaded steel
• Bottom bracket – Merlin Ti BB spindle, press fit sealed bearings w/grease guard

I finally decided I had to reduce the number of bikes in the ‘ol riding stable. I bought this bike new in 1991 and still have papers. In many ways it is still like new, with increased gear range and many other upgrades.  It has 1000’s of miles left if not forever due to bombproof frame material.  I have always avoided riding it in the wet so there is zero metal or bearing degradation.  All components are high end of the range.  Everything just detailed and tuned and ready to race or ride.  Original purchase price (frame, fork + components) was over $5k. Will be sorry to see it go.