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We’re a mission-driven bike shop based in Colorado. Every sale helps refurbish and donate bikes to those in need through Bicycles for Humanity Colorado. Ride with purpose—because when you ride, someone else gets to as well.
🔥 Vintage Merlin Titanium Road Frameset – Handmade in the USA | Wound Up Fork | Dura-Ace Headset
This is a true classic—a vintage Merlin Titanium road frameset, handmade in the USA with legendary precision and craftsmanship. Renowned for its ride quality, durability, and understated elegance, Merlin set the standard for titanium performance bikes in the 1990s and early 2000s. Whether you're building up a dream retro ride or a smooth-riding all-season bike, this frameset offers timeless performance.
It features double-butted titanium tubing, a rare and sought-after Wound Up X carbon fork, and a smooth-spinning Dura-Ace 7410 headset already installed. The minimalist welds, clean lines, and featherlight build make this a frameset that’s as good to ride as it is to admire.
📦 What’s Included:
Frame: Merlin Double-Butted Titanium Road Frame – Handmade in the USA
Fork: Wound Up X Carbon Fork – rare vintage carbon fork with threaded steerer
Headset: Shimano Dura-Ace 7410 – smooth, reliable, and era-correct
📏 Geometry:
Seat Tube: 545mm (center to top)
Top Tube: 565mm (center to center)
Head Tube: 136mm
✅ Condition:
Excellent condition for its age
Clean titanium surface with minor signs of use—no dents or cracks
Headset spins smoothly; fork is structurally sound and very rare in this condition
Threads and dropouts are clean and functional
🌟 Why You’ll Love This Frameset:
Handmade in the USA from premium titanium—light, durable, and forever smooth
Double-butted tubing for a perfect blend of compliance and stiffness
Includes rare Wound Up X carbon fork, highly regarded among vintage enthusiasts
A Dura-Ace headset adds smooth performance and historical accuracy
Ideal platform for a retro-modern build or a full vintage restoration
💬 Questions?
We’re happy to help with fit, compatibility, or vintage build suggestions.
🌍 Ride with Purpose.
Every sale helps fund bike refurbishments and donations through Bicycles for Humanity Colorado.