1993 Merlin Metalworks Mountain Base 15.0
Build
26 in × 2.1 in
Insights
Very aggressive stack and reach vs trend of hardtail cross-country mtb bikes
Design deviates from other sizes of Merlin Metalworks Mountain
Stack and Reach vs. Category Trend
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Geometry
| Stack | 494.7mm |
| Reach | 403.8mm |
| Stack to Reach Ratio | 1.23:1 |
| Seat Tube Length, C-C | 381mm |
| Top Tube Length, Effective/Horizontal Center | 552.4mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 70.5deg |
| Seat Tube Angle | 73.5deg |
| Head Tube Length | 95.3mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 38.2mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 294.6mm |
| Chainstay Length | 425.5mm |
| Chainstay Length Horizontal | 423.7mm |
| Front-Center | 613.8mm |
| Front-Center Horizontal | 612.6mm |
| Wheelbase | 1036.3mm |
| Fork Offset/Rake | 44.4mm |
| Fork Length (Axle-To-Crown) | 387.3mm |
| Trail | 70.7mm high |
| Mechanical Trail | 66.7mm |
| Wheel Flop | 22.3mm |
| Standover Height | 718.8mm |
| Tire to Pedal Spindle Distance With 170 mm cranks | 110.9mm |
| Pedal Spindle to Ground Clearance With 170 mm cranks | 124.6mm |
Base Build
| Wheel Size | 26 inch (559mm BSD) |
| Tire Width | 2.1in |
| Tire Outer Diameter | 665.7mm |
| Bike Length with Tires | 1702mm |
| Suspension Type | Rigid, suspension corrected |
| Bar Type | Flat Bar |
| Frame Material | Titanium |
| Fork Material | Steel |
| Brake Type | Rim |
Source:http://www.retrobike.co.uk/gallery2/d/12603-2/merlin93.pdf