Bicycling raves about the Solis
The May 2004 issue of Bicycling Magazine did an excellent write-up on the Solis. They raved about its meticulous attention to detail, smooth ride and comfortable riding position. They also said, "With its triple chainring, the Solis becomes the proverbial magic-carpet ride. It floats you along calmly and serenely, leveling hills and smoothing roads while the geometry provides relief to your neck, shoulders and back."
Luchinske close in Alabama
Birmingham, AL, March 28: Tim Luchinske of Lafayette, CO finished second at the 2004 Powerman Alabama on his Merlin Magia. Luchinske is currently preparing for the Wildflower Triathlon, and was quite pleased with the result considering that he has spent most training hours in the pool to improve his swim.
Williams dominates in Honduras
Roatan Island, Honduras, March 6: Susan Williams of Littleton, CO convincingly won the 2004 Bay Island International ITU Triathlon. Williams crushed the competition on the bike portion of the event by almost 5 minutes on her Merlin Extralight.
This win helps her to be considered closer in the final selection for the US Olympic Triathlon Team.
Tim Luchinske is close in Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ, February 29: Lafayette Colorado's Tim Luchinske narrowly missed winning the Sweet Tomatoes Desert Duathlon on his Merlin Magia. Luchinske had the fastest bike split of the day and had taken the lead after the bike section. But Armand van der Smissen's fastest run at the end gave him the victory by 10 seconds.
Merlin Cyrene picked as Best Road Bike
The engraved Cyrene was picked by VeloNews editor Lennard Zinn as the Best Road Bike when the magazine did a review of the 2003 Interbike Show in Las Vegas. Zinn called the bike "ornately engraved and beautiful, yet classic in its geometry and should ride like a dream."
Merlin to be featured in Lexus Owner's Magazine
The spring 2004 issue of the Lexus Owner's Magazine will feature a story about Merlin Metalworks, the beauty and artistry of the bikes and the people who make it happen. In the late fall of 2003, an editor for the magazine visited the facility, mingled with the artisans, enjoyed a scenic ride on a Cielo, and even found time to explore the sights and sounds of the greater area. Keep your eyes out for the article.
Merlin introduces the Camena
New for 2004 is the Camena, a bike specifically designed for women. The geometry is centered on a shorter top tube that slopes, thus creating a smaller cockpit space for women, who tend to have shorter arms and a shorter torso than men.
The components selected for the Camena also reflect the specific needs women have in terms of reach and comfort.
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