Extralight XLR
Frame Starting at $4,700.00. Build Kits Available Upon Request. Contact Us to Order.
Elegant by Design
With signature seatstays, oversized and fully ovalized chainstays, the Extralight XLR blends remarkable acceleration, superb climbing, and lasting comfort into a clean, elegant design.
Extralight XLR Road
The Merlin Metalworks XLR is designed with intention to ensure a very compliant riding frame that is at home on any road. Utilizing a hand selected double butted Reynolds Technology tubeset, the frame is lightweight with a nimble geometry spec that optimizes ride handling. This is your go to frame for ultimate frame compliance and all-day comfort. The XLR is available in 8 stock sizes.
| XLR | 46cm | 48cm | 52cm | 54cm | 56cm | 58cm | 60cm | 64cm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack [mm] | 515 | 526 | 548 | 561 | 580 | 599 | 618 | 638 |
| Reach [mm] | 365 | 365 | 370 | 375 | 385 | 395 | 405 | 415 |
| Eff. TT [mm] | 517 | 521 | 532 | 541 | 557 | 573 | 588 | 605 |
| Wheel Size | 700c | |||||||
| HTA [deg] | 71° | 71.5° | 72.5° | 73° | 73° | 73° | 73° | 73° |
| STA [deg] | 73.5° | |||||||
| Seat Tube Length [mm] | 440 | 460 | 480 | 500 | 520 | 540 | 570 | 600 |
| CS Length [mm] | 415 | 420 | 425 | |||||
| Wheelbase [mm] | 977 | 977 | 980 | 980 | 995 | 1010 | 1031 | 1052 |
| BBD [mm] | 73 | |||||||
Technical Specifications
Merlin XLR Disc
Wheel Size: 700c x 32c
Merlin XLR Rim
Wheel Size: 700c x 28
UPGRADE OPTIONS
Custom Geometry: $500
Internal Di2 or EPS routing: $200
Internal Brake Routing: $350
Fully Internal Routing: $1800 (Wireless only. Includes bars, stem, fork, and headset)
Travel Couplers: $1,400
Rack Mounts: $100
Extra Boss Set: $100
Fender Mounts: $100
Recommended Use: Road
Manufacturer Warranty: Lifetime
Refined Aestetics
The Extralight's beautifully handcrafted head tube badge, finishing, anodizing, and meticulous welds are a testament to Merlin's commitment to frame quality and aesthetics.
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Cold Worked Titanium
The careful shaping and cold working of the Extralight's oversized tubeset results in a 45% increase to the titanium's remarkable strength, enhancing bottom bracket stiffness while delivering a smooth and comfortable ride.
Frame Details
Merlin Stock Options
Size-Specific, precision drawn cold worked Reynolds Double Butted tubing, custom spec'd seat and chainstays based on design
Perfectly sequenced double pass welds to create the most accurate and strongest joints in the industry
American-manufactured 44mm headtube
Bottom bracket spec: T47
Axle standards: Road 130x10 QR or 142x12 thru axle
Brake Stock options: Road Rim Caliper or Flat Mount Disc
Two standard bottle mount locations
Handcrafted Merlin Eagle Head Badge
Hand Made in the USA
Frame Weight: 2.75 lbs (56cm)
Frame Only. All components sold separately. The frame does not include a fork, headset, or bottom bracket.