posted by Michael Kray on august 06, 1997 at 10:52:06:
in reply to: frame alignment posted by sa on august 04, 1997 at 23:08:46:
: I noticed my rear wheel is not centered perfectly between the chainstays of my new Merlin Extralight. When I put the wheel on, I have to hold it in the center while tightening the quick release...it doesn't just drop in dead center. Is this an alignment problem? (or not a problem at all). Since it is a small frame (53) it is awfully close to the left side stay. This happens with two wheelsets.......
Sa, I had the same problem with my 16.25" XLM! At first I thought this was my wheel but when my
friend's brand new Spinergy wheelset yielded the
same problem. I was really disappointed to say
the least, having had such high expectations
from Merlin.
Even though I didn't have any problem with the
ride, I finally decided to trade it in for a smaller 15" Mountain frame, and everthing is peachy since.
Nothing's perfect. I say send it back. Merlin is
also famous for it's services.