1991 Merlin Metalworks Mountain Base 17
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 | 515.7mm |
| Reach | 423.6mm |
| Stack to Reach Ratio | 1.22:1 |
| Seat Tube Length, Effective Center | 508mm |
| Top Tube Length, Actual C-C | 584.2mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 71deg |
| Seat Tube Angle | 73deg |
| Head Tube Length | 120.7mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 33.1mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 299.7mm |
| Chainstay Length | 425.5mm |
| Chainstay Length Horizontal | 424.2mm |
| Front-Center | 637.2mm |
| Front-Center Horizontal | 636.3mm |
| Wheelbase | 1060.5mm |
| Fork Offset/Rake | 44mm |
| Fork Length (Axle-To-Crown) | 387.3mm |
| Trail | 68.1mm high |
| Mechanical Trail | 64.4mm |
| Wheel Flop | 21mm |
| Standover Height | 730.3mm |
| Tire to Pedal Spindle Distance With 170 mm cranks | 134.3mm |
| 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 | 1726.1mm |
| Suspension Type | Rigid, suspension corrected |
| Bar Type | Flat Bar |
| Frame Material | Titanium |
| Fork Material | Steel |
| Brake Type | Rim |
Source:https://merlintitanium.com/images/merlin/misc/merlin_1991_catalog_specs.pdf