Merlin Metalworks: Specifications

Mountain Specifications

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 center of the top tube at the point where it intersects 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 center of the head tube/top tube intersection to the centerline of the seat tube, extended to meet the imaginary horizontal horizon drawn across from the head tube.

Frame sizes for: Taiga Mountain XLM
Front derailleur clamp: 1 1/4-in. on 13.5 Mountain 1 3/8-in. on all other frames
Seatpost: 27.2 mm
Dropouts have threaded eyelets
Top tube cable rounting standard; down tube cable routing is optional
Suspension-adjusted geometry is compatible with standard aftermarket suspension forks
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
All models have sloping top tubes
Standover heights may vary with tire profile
Racks may not be used with XLM frames

Road Specifications

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).

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.

Geometry: Tom Kellogg
Frame sizes for: RSR Road Extralight
Front derailleur clamp: 1 1/4-in. for all Road frames; 1 3/8-in. for all RSR frames; 1 1/4-in. for 49, 51, 53 Extralight; 1 3/8-in. for all other Extralight sizes
Seatpost: 27.2 mm
Rear axle spacing: 130 mm
Split brake cable stops at 7 o'clock on all models
Chain peg (all sizes) and pump peg (54-61) standard on all models
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: Time/Merlin Vectran; Kinesis aluminum