1993 Merlin Metalworks Mountain Base 17.5
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 | 503.5mm |
| Reach | 428.6mm |
| Stack to Reach Ratio | 1.17:1 |
| Seat Tube Length, C-C | 444.5mm |
| Top Tube Length, Effective/Horizontal Center | 584.2mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 71deg |
| Seat Tube Angle | 73deg |
| Head Tube Length | 108mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 33.1mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 299.7mm |
| Chainstay Length | 425.5mm |
| Chainstay Length Horizontal | 424.2mm |
| Front-Center | 638.4mm |
| Front-Center Horizontal | 637.6mm |
| Wheelbase | 1061.7mm |
| Fork Offset/Rake | 44.4mm |
| Fork Length (Axle-To-Crown) | 387.3mm |
| Trail | 67.6mm high |
| Mechanical Trail | 63.9mm |
| Wheel Flop | 20.8mm |
| Standover Height | 762mm |
| Tire to Pedal Spindle Distance With 170 mm cranks | 135.6mm |
| Pedal Spindle to Ground Clearance With 170 mm cranks | 129.7mm |
Base Build
| Wheel Size | 26 inch (559mm BSD) |
| Tire Width | 2.1in |
| Tire Outer Diameter | 665.7mm |
| Bike Length with Tires | 1727.4mm |
| 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