posted by JR on september 28, 1997 at 00:25:03:
in reply to: I just got my new XL... posted by Dan Hertlein on september 25, 1997 at 02:34:12:
I too traded my Trek 2300 for a Merlin XL w/
9sp Chrorus this past spring.
I really enjoyed my 2300 for many years (including 2
warranty frame replacements) But I think the XL has taken
at least 1 and 1/2 and maybe 2 mins off my Old La Honda
time. (SF Bay area readers will know this hill.)
That's 5 - 10%.
I've logged >3000 miles in the last 5 months,
and I still love this bike!
Beware Mavic Reflex rims. I've already cracked the
rear wheel at the eyelets. Wheelsmith tells me to
expect a warranty cost replacement from Mavic. I'm
just glad it didn't disintegrate on a long steep
downhill headed away from home!