Made to Measure Form
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Riding Preferences: Check all that apply to your new Merlin
(_) Road Racing (_) Long Distance Tours (_) Prefer Fast Steering
(_) Criterium Racing (___) Miles Per Day (_) Prefer "No-Hands" Steering
(_) Time Trials (___) Miles Per Week (_) Prefer Stiff Ride
(_) Triathlons (_) Pedal Through Corners (_) Prefer Soft Ride
(_) Long Recreational Rides (_) Coast Through Corners (_) Toe Clip Overlap Ok
(_) Short to Mid-distance Rides (_) Usually Climb Standing (_) No Toe Clip Overlap
(_) Short Distance Tours (_) Usually Climb Seated
Current Bicycle Measurements
Seat Tube Length:
Center of Bottom Bracket
to Top of Tube (A)
Top Tube Length:
Center of Seat Tube
to Center of Head Tube (B)
Stem Length:
Center to Center (C)
Seat Tube Angle:
If Known (D)
Saddle Position:
On Post, Fore (E)
Saddle Position:
On Post, Aft (F)
Seatpost Length:
Above Cluster (G)
Crank Length
Saddle Brand
Seatpost Brand
Pedal Brand & Model
About Your New Bike
Please tell us how you plan to build up your Merlin. Be sure to list the brand and model for all parts.
Tire Size
Fork Brand and Length
Rear Axle Spacing (mm)
Fork Rake
Freewheel Range
Stem Brand & Length
Crankset
Bar Brand, Model & Width
Crank Length
Headset (1-inch)
Chainwheel Gearing
Seatpost (27.2mm)
Pedal Brand & Model
Saddle Brand & Model
*Length from fork crown base (headset crown race seat) to center of dropout; assumed to be 370 mm for a 700C wheel.
If you already know the dimensions you want for your new frame, please supply them here. Measure the frame size (seat tube length) from the center of the bottom bracket to the top of the top tube, as shown under "Current Bicycle Measurements." All other measurements are center to center. Use inches or centimeters, whichever is easier.
Frame Size center to top
Top Tube Length ctr-ctr
Drop or Bottom Bracket Height
Head Tube Angle degrees
Seat Tube Angle degrees*
Fork Rake ctr-ctr
Chainstay Length ctr-ctr
*Or setback in mm (centerline of bottom bracket to centerline of seat cluster
Photographic References
Please supply photographs of yourself on your current bicycle in the three positions shown below. Your ankle extension should be the same as when you ride, and your elbows should be slightly bent and relaxed.

For best results, use a light-colored wall as a backdrop, and avoid sharp shadows. Do not take the pictures against a glass window, or against a cluttered background. Try to fill the frame of the photo; it's ok to cut off the ends of the wheels, but try to make sure your feet and head are fully shown. Take the photos as a true profile, at waist height.
Crankarm at 3:00, hands on drops Crankarm at 2:45, hands on hoods Crankarm at 6:00, hands on tops
Extralight Custom ( )
If your current bicycle fits perfectly and you simply want to duplicate it as a Merlin Extralight, order this frame. Or if a standard Extralight doesn't fit, and you want different frame angles, top tube length, bottom bracket height, a special frame size or other departure from stock, this is your bike.
Road Custom ( )
This is a less expensive version of our Extralight custom. It has straight-gauge tubing. If you want to duplicate your current bike as a Merlin, or if you seek a different head angle, seat angle, top tube length, bottom bracket height, or similar departure from our stock geometry, order this custom.
Frames smaller than 49cm will be built with 650B wheels. If this is not acceptable, please check here ( ).
Standard Features:
  • Pump Peg, Chain Hanger
  • Two Water Bottle Mounts
  • Rear Brake Cable Stops at 7 O'Clock on Top Tube
    • Options (please specify dimensions if known):
    __ Bottom Bracket Height/Drop __________ __ 650B Wheels (See Below)
    __ Seat Tube Length ctr-top __________ __ 26-inch (MTB-size) Wheels (See Below)
    __ Seat Tube Angle deg __________ __ Sloping Top Tube
    __ Top Tube Length ctr-ctr __________ __ Third Water Bottle Mount Under Down Tube
    __ Head Tube Angle deg __________ __ Fender Eyelets
    __ Chainstay Length ctr-ctr __________ __ Racing Number Tab (No Pump Peg)
    Cyclocross ( )
    This is a competition-ready cyclocross frame. It can also be built up as a cyclocross-style hybrid.

    Cyclocross frames are built with custom-sized MTS325 straight-gauge tubing. Extralight (double-butted) tubing in the top tube, seat tube and down tube is an extra-cost option. All frames have straight-gauge heavy-duty seatstays, chainstays, and head tubes.

    All 49-cm and larger cyclocross frames are sized for 700C wheels. Frames smaller than 49cm will be sized for your choice of 26-inch "mountain" wheels (559 mm bead seat diameter) or 650B wheels ("26-inch road"), which are available in clincher and tubular styles. Please check the appropriate box below.

    Important: Please be sure to specify your cyclocross fork choice in your specifications!

    Standard Features:
  • Two Water Bottle Mounts, Chain Hanger
  • Standard Cable Routing with Downtube Shifter Bosses
  • Cantilever Brake Bosses, Cyclocross Tire Clearance
    • Options (please specify dimensions if known):
    __ Bottom Bracket Height/Drop __________ __ Chainstay Length ctr-ctr __________
    __ Seat Tube Length ctr-top __________ __ Extralight (double-butted) tubing
    __ Seat Tube Angle deg __________ __ Top Tube Cable Routing (Split Stops on Top)
    __ Top Tube Length ctr-ctr __________ __ Sloping Top Tube
    __ Head Tube Angle deg __________ __ Shoulder Strap Mounts
    Frames smaller than 49cm (please choose): __ 650B Wheels __ 26-Inch ("Mountain")
    Extralight Triathlon ( )
    For competition use only; not suitable for general riding. Order this frame if you want a forward riding position, a dropped top tube, mixed wheel sizes, or other triathlon-style geometry.
    Standard Features:
  • Pump Peg, Chain Hanger, Two Water Bottle Mounts
  • Rear Brake Cable Stops at 7 O'Clock on Top Tube
    • Options (please specify dimensions if known):
    __ Bottom Bracket Height/Drop __________ __ Chainstay Length ctr-ctr __________
    __ Seat Tube Length ctr-top __________ __ 650B Wheels
    __ Seat Tube Angle deg __________ __ Mixed Wheel Sizes F:______ R:______
    __ Top Tube Length ctr-ctr __________ __ Dropped Top Tube/Extended Head and Seat Tubes
    (Please Specify Dimensions Below)
    __ Head Tube Angle deg __________ __ Racing Number Tab (No Pump Peg)
    For a dropped top tube, measure from the centerline of the top tube to the top of the head tube and top of the seat tube. The maximum allowable dimension is 3 inches (76 mm).
    Amount of Top Tube Drop:__________
    Road Touring ( )
    In addition to our custom geometry, our Touring frame is built with stouter seatstays that will carry a rack. Some sizes may also have heavier tubing in the main frame.

    S-Bend seatstays are optional for a more compliant ride. Please allow an extra four weeks for delivery.

    Our road frames are usually sized for 700C wheels. Frames smaller than 49cm will be built with 650B wheels unless you specify otherwise. The 650B size is available in both tubular and clincher tire styles, and is commonly called "26-inch road." The nominal bead seat diameter is 584 mm. Most "26-inch" road forks are this size.

    If you would prefer 26-inch mountain wheels, check the appropriate box. These wheels have a nominal bead seat diameter of 559mm. Note that virtually all forks sized for 26-inch mountain wheels have cantilever brakes. In most cases, you will not be able to adapt road caliper brakes to these forks. If in doubt, consult your dealer.

    Standard Features:
  • Pump Peg, Chain Hanger, Rack Eyelets
  • Two Water Bottle Mounts
  • Rear Brake Cable Stops at 7 O'Clock on Top Tube
    • Options (please specify dimensions if known):
    __ Bottom Bracket Height/Drop __________ __ Sloping Top Tube
    __ Seat Tube Length ctr-top __________ __ Third Water Bottle Mount Under Down Tube
    __ Seat Tube Angle deg __________ __ Cantilever Brake Bosses
    __ Top Tube Length ctr-ctr __________ __ S-Bend Seatstays
    __ Head Tube Angle deg __________ __ Fender Eyelets
    __ Chainstay Length ctr-ctr __________ __ 650B Wheels
    __ 26-inch ("Mountain") Wheels
    Standard Dimensions--All Frames
    All Merlins are built to the following standard dimensions:
    1-Inch HeadsetEnglish-Threaded 68-mm Bottom Bracket Shell
    27.2mm Seatpost; Seatpost Bolt: M6X1Vertical Dropouts
    130mm Axle Spacing
    (Unless Specified in your bike specs)    		Eyelets & Bottle Mounts: M5X8
    About Wheel Sizes
    Our road frames our usually sized for 700C wheels. Frames smaller than 49cm will be built with 650B wheels unless you specify otherwise. The 650B size is available in both tubular and clincher tire styles, and is commonly called "26-inch road." The nominal bead seat diameter is 584mm. Most "26-inch" road forks are sized for 650B wheels.

    If you would prefer a 26-inch mountain wheel size, check the appropriate box. These wheels have a nominal bead seat diameter of 559mm. Note that virtually all forks sized for 26-inch mountain wheels have cantilever brakes. In most cases, you will not be able to adapt caliper brakes to these forks. If in doubt, consult your dealer.
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