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From the very beginning, Merlin's mountain bikes have set the standard in featherweight Cross Country performance. The epitome of that standard is the XLM (extralight mountain). Weighing in at a mere 2.8 lbs. and constructed entirely of our lightest weight butted titanium tubing, the XLM is in a class of its own. From the CNC machined disc-specific dropouts and cable guides to the elegantly engraved dropouts and bottom bracket, no detail has escaped our attention.

The XLM is the perfect example of achieving the optimal strength-to-weight ratio. At under 3 lbs., the frame is strong enough to withstand the most punishing of trails.

Excellent handling and acceleration from the custom-butted 1 3/4" down tube, make this bike the perfect XC race machine.

Brutally efficient power transfer is generated by the double-butted S-bend chainstays.

Weight savings and vertical compliance are supplied by the single-bend, disc-specific seatstays.