Profile: Pure Merlin Adrenaline. Designed to combine the superior handling and dampening characteristics that are staples on the Ultra Headshok with the surefooted traction control you get with Moots proven 1 1/8 pivotless suspension system, the Fat Beat turns your knobbies into suction cups (MTB Review March 99). Coupled with Merlin know-how, this explosive combination of technology will propel you to the front of the singletrack.
Merlin MTS 3/2.5 size-specific tubing
Merlin 6-4 titanium machined dropouts
Exclusive Titanium builder of both innovations
Over 2" Ti head tube for increased torsional stiffness
Cannondale "Ultra" fork for increased performance
and reduced weight
1 1/8" of rear travel ideal for cross country riding and racing
Rear suspension lock-out position
Improved rear wheel traction for better climbing and descending
Pivotless rear-end for low maintenance
Unique triple clamp shock assembly