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1998 Merlin TBA

Velopedia Archive ID 74486

Overview

Model year	1998
Brand	Merlin
Model	TBA
Bicycle type	Cruiser
Archive ID	74486
Original MSRP	$2,000.00
Colors	Brushed
Sizes	13", 15", 17", 19"
Weight	27 lb

Frameset

Frame construction	TIG-welded
Frame material	G4 titanium
Fork	Rivendell
Fork material	Reynolds 531, box crown
Rear shock	N/A

Drivetrain

Component group	Shimano Nexus
Shifters	Shimano Nexus
Front derailleur	N/A
Rear derailleur	N/A
Crankset	Shimano Nexus, 42 teeth
Bottom bracket	Shimano BB-UN71, 115mm spindle
BB shell width	68mm English
Rear cogs	7-speed internal
Chain	Shimano CN-IG51, 1/2 x 1/8"
Pedals	Not included

Brakes

Brakes	Dia-Compe Bulldog brakes, Ritchey Logic levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset	1 1/8" Shimano Deore LX
Handlebar	Rivendell
Handlebar extensions	Not included
Stem	Ritchey ForceLite
Saddle	Selle San Marco Squadra HDP, titanium rails
Seatpost	Ritchey Expert, 27.2mm diameter

Wheels & tires

Hubs	Shimano Nexus
Rims	Mavic 121 SUP CD, 36-hole
Spokes	Wheelsmith stainless steel, 2.0mm double-butted
Spoke nipples	Brass nipples
Front tire	26 x 1 3/8" Ritchey Tom Slick
Wheel size	26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube	533.4 mm
Head-tube angle	71°
Seat-tube angle	72°
Chainstay / rear center	444.5 mm
Wheelbase	1092.2 mm
Fork offset / rake	71.1 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on October 3, 2026.