Merlin Malt 2
1st July 2004

After years of 2nd hand bikes and DIY upgrades, I have splashed out on a new bike for cross-country fun. And now only 2weeks until the Alps...

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Its red! Brand new, just out of the box.
Its red! Brand new, just out of the box.
 Panaracer FireXC Pro 2.1 tyres on a Mavic XC717 rim, with Shimano Deore hub. Marzocchi MX Comp ETA forks (100mm).
Panaracer FireXC Pro 2.1 tyres on a Mavic XC717 rim, with Shimano Deore hub. Marzocchi MX Comp ETA forks (100mm).
 Front disc, Magura Julie (04) with 180mm rotor.
Front disc, Magura Julie (04) with 180mm rotor.
 FSA XC finishing kit, with riser bars.
FSA XC finishing kit, with riser bars.
New tyres, with knobblie bits! Wow, grip at last!
New tyres, with knobblie bits! Wow, grip at last!
 Deore LX shifters.
Deore LX shifters.
Deore derailleur (1st thing marked for upgrade!)
Deore derailleur (1st thing marked for upgrade!)
Deore chainset (2nd thing marked for upgrade!)
Deore chainset (2nd thing marked for upgrade!)
 WTB Speed V
WTB Speed V
 ETA lever - reduces travel from 100mm to 30mm.
ETA lever - reduces travel from 100mm to 30mm.
 Pedals on, ready to get muddy.
Pedals on, ready to get muddy.
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