Profile: The Enlightened Merlin has arrived! A derivative of our XLM bike, the Fat Ti Extralight combines the superior handling and dampening characteristics that are staples on the Ultra Headshok with the raw performance characteristics of the XLM. What does this give you? The lightest weight, Headshok specific, cross country bicycle passionately made with Merlin know-how and detail. • Merlin MTS 3/2.5 double-butted size-specific tubing • Merlin 6-4 titanium machined dropouts • Large diameter 7/8" S-bend chainstays for drivetrain stiffness • Large diameter 7/8" S-bend butted seatstays for vertical compliance • Merlin center mount brake boss design for better braking power and less twisting and flex • Exclusive Titanium builder for Headshok forks • Over 2" Ti head tube for increased torsional stiffness • Cannondale "Ultra" fork for increased performance and reduced weight • On the fly suspension adjustment