Combining the handling characteristics of the XLM with the durability of the Mountain, the Iliad delivers Merlin's trademarks at an unbeatable value when compared to any other Ti bikes in its class or price point. Whether you're carving up the singletrack or blasting down a fire road, the Iliad will ensure you get through the toughest terrain.
Merlin MTS size-specific 3Al-2.5V tubing

Merlin 6Al-4V titanium machined dropouts

Large diameter 7/8" S-bend chainstays for drivetrain stiffness

Large diameter 3/4" S-bend seatstays for vertical compliance

Merlin center mount brake boss design for better braking power and less twist and flex

Suspension adjusted geometry

Lifetime warranty*


FRAME SIZE (IN, CTR-CTR)

15.0

16.25

17.5

18.75

20.0
HEAD ANGLE (DEGREES)

71.0

71.0

71.0

71.0

71.5
SEAT ANGLE (DEGREES)

73.5

73.5

73.0

72.5

72.5
NOMINAL TOP TUBE (IN)

21.8

22.4

23.0

23.6

24.3
CHAINSTAY LENGTH (IN)

16.75

16.75

16.75

16.75

16.75
WHEELBASE (IN)

40.4

41.1

41.6

42.1

42.5
STANDOVER HEIGHT (IN)

28.6

29.6

30.3

31.2

32.3
BOTTOM-BRACKET HEIGHT (IN)

11.6

11.7

11.8

11.8

11.8
HEAD TUBE LENGTH (IN)

3.8

4.0

4.3

5.0

6.0
FRAME WEIGHT (LBS)

3.3

3.4

3.5

3.6

3.7


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