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    MALT+2018 Merlin
    Recommended
    MSRP
    ($2,151)
    Where to Buy
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    $1

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    Category
    		Trail
    4.8
    Frame
    		Aluminum
    		RockShox Revelation RC
    Wheels
    		Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    		27.5″
    		SRAM Guide R Hydraulic Disc
    		NX
    Drivetrain
    		1 × 11
    Suspension
    		Hardtail
    Front Travel
    		140mm
    Brand Site

    merlincycles.com

    Summary
    		The Merlin MALT+ is a 27.5″ aluminum frame hardtail trail bike with upper mid-range components.

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    Insights
    Gear Range

    A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

    Lowest gear

    (climbing)

    24 mph

    MALT+

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Spec Level

    Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

    Geometry
    Specs
    MALT+2018 Merlin
    Frame

    6061 Hydro-formed Alloy

    Fork

    Rockshox Revelation RC DebonAir - 140mm

    Travel: 140mm

    Spring Type: Air

    Stem

    Ritchey Comp - 60mm

    Handlebar

    Ritchey Comp - 720mm

    Saddle

    Selle Italia X1

    Seatpost

    Ritchey Comp

    Type: Rigid

    Pedals

    Not included

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SRAM NX1 - 11 Speed

    Crank

    SRAM NX1 Boost 32T

    Shifters

    SRAM NX1 - 11 Speed

    Cassette

    SRAM - 11 / 42T

    Brakes

    SRAM Guide R

    Type: SRAM Guide R Hydraulic Disc

    Brake Levers

    SRAM Guide

    Wheels
    Rims

    Shinning DB-Z50 Double Wall - 27.5+

    Tires

    Kenda Havok Pro - 27.5 x 3.0"

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