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Post by merlin on Apr 18, 2010 18:26:30 GMT -5
Nice bike there MikeX. Here is my Merlin XLM. I recently ordered a spare I9 wheelset with blue hubs, black spokes on Stans Podium MMX rims. It is supposed to be 1210g wheels but has that weight limit. Definitely not for heavy set guy. ETA is 5-6 weeks. I am already excited just thinking about it. Thanks for looking.  |
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Post by eam611 on Apr 18, 2010 22:11:13 GMT -5
congrats Merlin. Nice specs on your upcoming wheelset. Definitely an upgrade.
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Post by mike_x on Apr 19, 2010 6:52:27 GMT -5
Thanks Levi. Sorry for bailing out on you last Saturday.
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Post by merlin on Apr 19, 2010 7:19:10 GMT -5
Thanks guys. No problem Mike. Arnold, Louie, Erwin and Jacob showed up.  |
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Post by merlin on Apr 19, 2010 7:30:36 GMT -5
Anyone using a Matchmaker yet? This bracket holds your shifters and brakes together as one. It also saves a few grams and space on the handlebar.  Hope Tech Matchmaker for Shimano shifter and Hope X2 brakes  Note the adjustment for the shifter reach.  One bracket for both shifter and brakes. Clean bar like a singlespeed bike. Cheers! |
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Post by Prancing Horse on Apr 19, 2010 21:12:33 GMT -5
Very nice Levi and always informative. I think your next upgrade is a Road bike! |
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Post by jontotman on Apr 19, 2010 21:24:44 GMT -5
Nice Bike Levi! |
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Post by merlin on Apr 19, 2010 22:44:16 GMT -5
Thanks guys. Yes, road bike eventually in the next 2yrs + or so. LOL.
MTBers on a road bike are also referred to as TOT (Terror of Train).
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Post by merlin on May 17, 2010 8:19:36 GMT -5
Just an FYI... It has been over 4-weeks and still no sign of my I9 Ultralite wheelset ETA. According to I9, there has been a delay in the production of the rims. My hubs and spokes are ready but no Podium MMX rims. Stans is holding everyone back. Switching the order to the ZTR Crest rims instead of the Podium MMX. ZTR Crest is lighter than the ZTR 355 by 20g and also just as strong. Likewise, the rims have the same ERD, it is a simple re-lacing to the Podium MMX when It becomes available. The question is, how much longer is the wait?!?  I recently ordered a spare I9 wheelset with blue hubs, black spokes on Stans Podium MMX rims. It is supposed to be 1210g wheels but has that weight limit. Definitely not for heavy set guy. ETA is 5-6 weeks. I am already excited just thinking about it. Thanks for looking. |
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Post by merlin on May 27, 2010 12:12:24 GMT -5
Finally, after 6-weeks of waiting I took delivery of my new i9 wheelset. Can't wait to have them setup and installed. Cheers!  |
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Post by Prancing Horse on May 27, 2010 16:18:02 GMT -5
Congrats Levi! Next up Road Bike!
Cheers!
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Post by eam611 on May 27, 2010 22:08:44 GMT -5
bling bling bling!! nice one merlin. now install it and put some dirt on it.
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Post by merlin on May 27, 2010 22:29:09 GMT -5
Thanks guys! I am really exited to take it out for a spin. Not much difference with my other wheelset. Just a different color and slightly lighter weight.  |
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Post by GiantMasta on May 27, 2010 22:59:31 GMT -5
Nice wheelset................................so What total Weight now?
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Post by erwin455 on May 28, 2010 8:24:02 GMT -5
Nice Merlin! You need to race that bike at Morris. Btw where did you buy your merlin frame do they have a 29er ti frame? You know any lbs who sells 29er ti frames?
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