posted by Charles on july 07, 1997 at 04:11:31:
I have recently recieved a catalog from Merlin Metalworks
and I am really impressed. I have grown quite fond of
road bikes, but since many companies are stretching
their talents towards mountain bikes, I would like to
some question about what Merlin has in store for its
competetion. I've dabbed a little in the moutain bike
arena and I can't complain. What confuses me the most
is how mountain bikes have advanced over road bikes.
Has anyone taken a look at the Litespeed Machete? The
darn thing looks like the Blade only with suspension
parts on it. How about the Iron Horse Down-hill bike?
If I didnt know any better, the bike would look like
it was ready for a moto-cross race (anyone ready to
go up against Jeff Emig or Jeremy McGrath)?
Wow, how about the new Cannondale Raven? Oooo... Ah....
It looks pretty awesome, incorporating an aluminum
spine within the carbon fiber bike frame. What will
companies think of next? What exactly has Merlin
in store for these companies? {I know it may be bad
P.R., but I wanted to find out what was cooking in
the Merlin workshop?} Does Merlin have anything remotely
like what the other bike companies have?
If anyone has any opinions they would like to share,
I would like to find out as much as I can about
other people's inputs. I have gotten so confused
about all these bikes, I don't know which one to
go out and buy.
P.S. If it is possible, I would also like some input from
anyone working at Merlin. Thanks..