I think I'll keep him! Thanks to TE and their "enabling", and also, I guess, Missouri's Career Ladder, the Merlin is now home with me. All that's left is aicabsolut's Jett saddle. I finally got the stem length and angle right. I replaced the seatpost with a Thomson without any setback. It rides like a dream. Campy 10 speed and I love how it shifts. Not sure why I HAD to have it. Just so my Surly wouldn't get jealous, I did several miles around town on it today also. Took some pics in downtown Belle, MO. I originally thought I would probably sell the Surly because it seemed silly to have two bikes so similar, but no, I'm not letting my Surly go! I love it too much. It will be my trail/rough road touring bike. I'm gonna be pushing two acres of grass again this summer!
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04-12-2009, 04:43 PM #1
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Look what followed me home...
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Claudia
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04-12-2009, 06:00 PM #2
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Whee! It's loverly !
So when's the mowing party?
( http://forums.teamestrogen.com/showthread.php?t=29884 )
Oh darn, I think I live too far away
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04-13-2009, 01:39 AM #3
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Thanks Jobob. Glad to see you back and recovering! The mowing party could be anytime, the grass keeps growing and growing, while I ignore it and ride and ride...
Claudia
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04-13-2009, 04:06 AM #4
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We've had 2 Merlin Cyrene's in the shop recently. I'm jealous.
Oil is good, grease is better.
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04-13-2009, 07:32 AM #5
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What a beauty!
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04-13-2009, 11:25 AM #6
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Hey Claudia,
That's a gorgeous bike -- congratulations!
Last year I found a Merlin Camena on Craigslist that was in my size. The price was right, so resistance was futile!! My Merlin also has the Thomson zero setback seat post. Previous owner had a Terry Gellissima Butterfly saddle with Titanium rails. I was a bit skeptical about how I'd like the saddle (my other 3 bikes have Brooks), but so far, so good.
Yes, I have 3 other bikes, and have no intention of selling any of them. Some weeks I ride all 4 of my bikes, and it makes me really, really happy.
Again, congrats on your great craigslist find!
- MelI'll get back on the bike soon, I promise!
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