Strengths: Best of both worlds, ti & carbon together make one outstanding bicycle. Merlin makes it BEAUTIFUL!
I try to ride at least a couple of centuries a year and can't wait to ride one on my Cielo!
Climbs great! Opted for the triple because I like climbing hills. (NOT walking them) However, in almost 500 miles I have only used the granny once!
Amazing!
Weaknesses: Price is high, but worth every penny.
Not many Merlin dealers around but my LBS made it happen.
Bottom Line:
Amazing!!!
Have ridden a Fuji Team for several years, good stiff platform but not exactly a comfortable ride. Tested full ti and full carbon, liked both but not thrilled with either. Fell in love when I saw it over 2 years ago in Bicycling magazine, studied, read, & talked to a lot of friends/riders.
Easily worth the work and wait!
Did I mention that the ride is amazing!!
(Beautiful too)
Similar Products Used: Litespeed Tuscany & Trek 5700(I think it was the 5700)
Bike Setup: Full Dura Ace Triple and Dura Ace pedals,
Ksyrium SSC/SL wheelset, Fizik Arione saddle(awsome),Cordless Flight Deck, and ITM stem and bars that came standard.
