Getting ready

[weisan]

These two bikes other than sharing their namesake couldn't be more different in terms of design, intended use and ride qualities.

I am privileged to have them both in the house.

Merlin Cyclocross, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 1988

Merlin Agilis, Chattanooga TN, 2002

[zmudshark]

Pump is backwards and way too much Shimano.

Just because:

[weisan]

Different headbadge

[weisan]

Originally Posted by zmudshark

Pump is backwards and way too much Shimano.

Just because:

Thank you shark pal, was in a rush when I put it on the last time, transgression corrected.

This household will tend to be shimano - centric just because that's what I know, and have tons of spare parts to support.

I did make a good faith effort to keep the agilis somewhat shimanGO...just because I thought those silverware look pretty...but more importantly they seem to play well with their shimano neighbors.

[pitonpat]

Very nice Weisan. I like the titanium Merlin pair...not to mention your interesting collection overall. How do you ever choose which bike to ride?

[weisan]

Originally Posted by pitonpat

Very nice Weisan. I like the titanium Merlin pair...not to mention your interesting collection overall. How do you ever choose which bike to ride?

Thank you General Patton. The same way I do with my six kids...whoever shout the loudest gets my attention first.

[weisan]

Completed.





Now that the two newest members of the family have settled down, it's time to get the nursery ready again to receive the next one...

[Black Dog]

My goodness man, we are going to need to organize an intervention for you soon!



BTW, that Merlin is looking very nice.

[weisan]

Originally Posted by Black Dog

My goodness man, we are going to need to organize an intervention for you soon!



BTW, that Merlin is looking very nice.

Dog pal, you are too kind...I am afraid it might be a forgone conclusion.

Thank you pal.

[weisan]

Sorry, forgot about the seat post and saddle. just have the rear fender, missing the front, have to go hunt that down at the co-op the next day or two.

[homagesilkhope]

Originally Posted by weisan

I am afraid it might be a forgone conclusion.

Ha, wei pal! Figured you were going to say it was too late for that. Never mind, though. You're in good company here, around the bend, beyond the point of no return.

[weisan]

[weisan]

The new frame coming in tomorrow. Getting the front end ready. Didn't realize I can put so much stuff inside this little Ortleib bag:

One windstopper vest
One thermal vest
One pair of gloves
Arm warmers
Leg warmers
Windstopper headband
8 pieces of fried chicken

[weisan]

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[john903]

OHHH nice, welcome to the Hampsten owners club. Is that the one that was in the Classifieds last week? Have fun.