posted by Richard on january 07, 1998 at 11:36:53:

in reply to: re: BB Stiffness posted by Dan Hertlein on january 06, 1998 at 02:06:46:

: : Looking at purchasing a Ti bike, probably either a Litespeed or Merlin. I'm 200 lbs and wondered if someone can give me their opinion on BB stiffness of Litespeed Tuscany/Ultimate/Vortex versus Merlin EL/Road. My thought would be that the Litespeed Ultimate with its oversized down tube would be the stiffest but....
: : Although I'd love to test ride each, can't find a dealer in my area that has stock of 61cm. frames. Thans in advance for your comments and Happy New Year!!!!

: : Bernie

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Bernie
I am well over 200lbs (about 230) and didn't want to shell out the extra money for the EL. For $80.00 merlin oversized the down tube on a road frame and it rides great. I had owned a stock merlin road a few years back and did have problems with flex

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: : : Looking at purchasing a Ti bike, probably either a Litespeed or Merlin. I'm 200 lbs and wondered if someone can give me their opinion on BB stiffness of Litespeed Tuscany/Ultimate/Vortex versus Merlin EL/Road. My thought would be that the Litespeed Ultimate with its oversized down tube would be the stiffest but.... : : : Although I'd love to test ride each, can't find a dealer in my area that has stock of 61cm. frames. Thans in advance for your comments and Happy New Year!!!! : : : Bernie : : : : Bernie : I am well over 200lbs (about 230) and didn't want to shell out the extra money for the EL. For $80.00 merlin oversized the down tube on a road frame and it rides great. I had owned a stock merlin road a few years back and did have problems with flex

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