The ‘now’ bike vs. the ‘forever’ bike
The bike you can see yourself using for years to come and the latest and greatest all-around offering each have their strengths and weaknesses.
Merlin
Competitive Cyclist revives Merlin titanium
Merlin was purchased by an online retailer more than two years ago, and the brand has since been brought back to life
Ti-ing one on: Competitive Cyclist buys Merlin from American Bicycle Group
The online retailer recently bought the brand from American Bicycle Group (ABG), the longtime parent company of Litespeed, another brand that made a name for itself with the lightweight metal.