Merlin Titanium
It was over 25 years ago that Merlin Metalworks started producing the first titanium bicycle frames. Based out of Cambridge Massachusetts the company was set by Gwyn Jones, Gary Helfrich, and Mike Augspurger in 1986.
Using the best TIG welders they could get hold of they perfected the use of puddle bead surface welds to add a major aesthetic quality to the frame.
The famous mountainbiker Joe Murray was the first recipient of a Merlin titanium frame which he used to defend his national championships title. Merlin road bikes came with a tie up with renowned designer Tom Kellog followed by racing wheel chairs which allowed Bob Hall became the first ever wheelchair entrant in the Boston marathon.
In 1990 Merlin supplied the bikes to the Subaru Montgomery team of Lance Armstrong and Ken Carpenter. On the world stage Tour de France winner Greg Lemond rode Merlins while on the Z team.
Discounted Merlin Titanium For Sale
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In 1998 Merlin were aquired by sports brand Saucony which resulted in one of the founders , Rob Vandermark, leaving with many staff to set up Seven Cycles. Merlin were then sold to American Bicycle Group in 2000 to sit alongside other top manufacturers Quintana Roo, Litespeed and Real Designs in their stable.
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