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@remrak
Recently ordered custom MTB frameset forces me to part with the Gremlin. The story behind manufacturing this piece isn't clear, but it has many similarities to Rock Lobster Team Tig 853 indeed.
When you look closer you can see high quality welds, nicely shaped rear end tubes, Ritchey dropouts, seat clamp facing forward. I've never weighed the frame, but the bike always felt swifty, stable and responsive. I really liked the ride, just a few months back I comfortably completed South Downs Way on it.
SPECS / List of what's included in the sale
Merlin Reynolds 853 disc with mysterious steel fork.
Pacenti TL 28 rims (27.5") on Superstar Components Tesla hubs. 135/100 QRs
Maxxis Ikon 27.5 x 2.25" tyres.
Avid 160mm rotors.
Chris King headset, 1 1/8"
Nitto UI-12 stem, 100mmOn One Geoff handlebarsNitto S83 seatpost, 27.2mm
Pile of titanium headset spacers.
CONDITION
Frame is in good condition and has no dents. Unfortunately there are some rubs to the decals from the frame bag and cables.
Wheels are in great condition. Freewheel is stupidly noisy. Front wheel is set tubeless, the rear has a tube installed, but I think it has a small puncture.
Rotors are new and unused (needs bedding in).
Stem, handlebars and seatpost are ~800km old.
Headset serviced ~800km ago.
SIZE
Reach: ~410
Stack: ~535
TT effective: 567
Standover: 810
PRICE
£520 and it's in Peckham
Photos of what's included in the sale - link here
Photos of the full build for reference (it has 26" wheels on) - more photos here