posted by John Krecek on march 25, 1997 at 18:17:48:
in reply to: Merlin vs. Moots posted by Raj on march 20, 1997 at 17:15:14:
: Hello everybody,
: I'm considering buying a titanium road bike. I've narrowed my choices down to Merlin (Spectrum) and Moots. Can anyone help me to narrow it down further? I realize this is mostly a pro-Merlin forum, which is OK. However, there is very little in the magazines to help one decide and I'm frankly tired of reading bike brochures and catalogs which I don't feel provide enough objective information. I know Moots doesn't make a bike with butted tubing. Otherwise, the geometry of the size I'm looking at is very similar for both companies. One dealer on the web raves about the alignment, frame prep, and frame facing that he sees on the Moots bikes that he takes in delivery. I can't help thinking it'll probably come down to which company has the best "customer service" and factors unrelated to ride quality itself. I'd be grateful for any information that would help me make a decision. Thanks.
: Raj
Raj, From the Moots frames I have seen, the Merlin is the most straight, lightest and the workmanship is far superior. Just take a look. I truly believe that the craftsmanship in the Merlin welds show that the builders are driven to make the best frames possible. With the MTS325 tubing you will get a lighter bike and a better ride. You will not be disappointed.