Mountain Sizing Information

For an approximate calculation of your correct frame size, measure your inseam in inches, crotch to floor in bare feet, and subtract 16 inches.

When in doubt, choose a smaller frame size, especially if your legs are long in proportion to your upper body.

Frame sizes are measured from the center of the bottom bracket spindle to the top of the seat tube.

"Nominal" top tube lengths are measured as if the tube were horizontal (parallel with the ground). The measurement is taken from the bottom center of the head tube parallel to the ground to the centerline of the seat tube.

Frame sizes for XLM

  1. Front derailleur clamp: 1 3/8-in.
  2. Seatpost: 28.6 mm
  3. Integrated disc brake dropouts
  4. Top tube cable routing standard; disc brake routing is standard.
  5. Suspension-adjusted geometry is compatible with standard aftermarket suspension forks
  6. Steerer lengths calculated with a 46-mm stack height; measure all parts before cutting the steerer tube
  7. Frame weight does not include fork or bottom bracket; all weights approximate

All models have sloping top tubes.
Standover heights may vary with tire profile
Racks may not be used with XLM frames

Road Sizing Information

For an approximate calculation of your correct frame size, measure your inseam in centimeters, crotch to floor in bare feet, and multiply by 66 percent.

Frame sizes are measured from the center of the bottom bracket spindle to the center of the top tube at the seat post binder (not to the top of the seat tube extension). The compact frames (Agilis, Magia and Fortius) and the Solis are measured differently.

All other measurements are center-to-center.

For center-to-center frame sizing, subtract 1.5 centimeters from the Merlin frame sizes listed in the specification charts.

  1. Geometry: Tom Kellogg
  2. Frame sizes for: Extralight, Cyrene, Cielo, Magia, Agilis, Fortius and Solis
  3. Front derailleur clamp: 1 1/4-in. for Fortius. Agilis and Cyrene; 1 1/4-in. for 49cm, 51cm and 53cm Extralight; 1 3/8-in. for all other Extralight sizes and Solis, Magia and Cielo
  4. Seatpost: 27.2 mm
  5. Rear axle spacing: 130 mm
  6. Split brake cable stops at 7 o'clock on all models
  7. Steerer lengths calculated with a 46-mm stack height; measure all parts before cutting the steerer tube

Frame weight does not include fork or bottom bracket; all weights approximate
Standover heights may vary with tire profile
Racks may not be used with Extralights
Optional forks: Reynolds Ouzo Pro/ Merlin Carbon



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