1986 : Merlin Metalworks is founded in Cambridge, MA by Gwyn Jones, Gary Helfrich, and Mike Augspurger. Merlin builds its first mountain bike frame for Joe Murray, the reigning National Mountain Bike Champion.
1987 : Merlin begins its long relationship with master frame builder, Tom Kellogg and introduces the first 3/2.5 titanium road bike.
1990 : The Subaru Montgomery Team, including Lance Armstrong, Steve Hegg, and Ken Carpenter, begin a three year association with Merlin and go on to win numerous national titles.
1991 : Merlin introduces the S-bend chainstay and seatstay into its mountain bike line. The S-Bend goes on to be one of the most copied rear triangle designs in the industry.
1992 : Greg Lemond purchases Merlin frames for his "Z" Team, and the team goes on to ride the Tour de France on their "camouflaged" Merlins.
1994 : Merlin introduces the first Newsboy to rave reviews.
1995 : Merlin rider Rob Kish wins the Race Across America, for the third time, on his 59 cm Merlin Extralight.
1996 : Merlin introduces the S & S coupling option on all frames, revolutionizing bike travel for thousands. Roman Dial and friends complete their epic Ride Across Alaska aboard a fleet of Merlin mountain bikes.
1999 : Merlin introduces three new mountain bikes offering Cannondale's patented Headshock front-suspension.
2000 : Merlin is acquired by American Bicycle Group from shoe-manufacturer Saucony and is relocated to Chattanooga, TN. The Agilis, Merlin's first compact road frame, is designed by Tom Kellogg and introduced with the 2001 product line.
2002 : The new Merlin re-introduces the Newsboy with front-suspension, disc-brakes and two sets of wheels. Mark Scanlon wins the Irish National Championship aboard his Merlin XL Compact.
2003 : Merlin signs on with the U.S. based West Virginia Road Team and begins winning numerous domestic races. The company unveils what is to become known as the most beautiful bike on Earth, with intricately engraved titanium and carbon blend Merlin Cielo.
2004 : Tom Kellogg and Merlin design engineers collaborate to introduce a women's specific frame design called the Camena. In addition, high-performance, one-inch chainstays are added to Merlin Cielo, Agilis, Extralight and Magia models for increased stiffness and acceleration.