It's the usual 3-2.5 titanium tubing. I don't think Merlin used anything else in those days?
Some more pics and a build list...
Frame: Merlin Extralight, 57cm, 1993, Wine Red (RAL 3005)
Fork/Headset: Ritchey Pro / Campagnolo Record
Crankset/Bottom Bracket: Campagnolo Chorus carbon UT 10sp cranks, 172.5mm, 53/39
Pedals: Speedplay X2 Stainless
Drivetrain/Cog/Chainring/Chain: Campagnolo Veloce 10sp cassette, 12/25 / KMC 10SL
Derailleurs/Shifters: Campagnolo Record 10sp short cage / Campagnolo Chorus 10sp Ergopower
Handlebars/Stem: Scott Drop-in, 42 cm w/Brooks leather bar tape / Syntace F99, 105mm w/titanium bolts
Saddle/Seatpost: Brooks Cambium C17 / Campagnolo Chorus titanium
Brakes: Campagnolo Chorus Skeleton
Hubs/Rims/Spokes/Tires: Campagnolo Record / Mavic Open Pro Ceramic+ / DT Comp / Veloflex
Others: Elité Ciussi stainless steel bottle holders w/syntace titanium bolts
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It's the usual 3-2.5 titanium tubing. I don't think Merlin used anything else in those days?
Some more pics and a build list...
Frame: Merlin Extralight, 57cm, 1993, Wine Red (RAL 3005)
Fork/Headset: Ritchey Pro / Campagnolo Record
Crankset/Bottom Bracket: Campagnolo Chorus carbon UT 10sp cranks, 172.5mm, 53/39
Pedals: Speedplay X2 Stainless
Drivetrain/Cog/Chainring/Chain: Campagnolo Veloce 10sp cassette, 12/25 / KMC 10SL
Derailleurs/Shifters: Campagnolo Record 10sp short cage / Campagnolo Chorus 10sp Ergopower
Handlebars/Stem: Scott Drop-in, 42 cm w/Brooks leather bar tape / Syntace F99, 105mm w/titanium bolts
Saddle/Seatpost: Brooks Cambium C17 / Campagnolo Chorus titanium
Brakes: Campagnolo Chorus Skeleton
Hubs/Rims/Spokes/Tires: Campagnolo Record / Mavic Open Pro Ceramic+ / DT Comp / Veloflex
Others: Elité Ciussi stainless steel bottle holders w/syntace titanium bolts