Telluride XLM120

Frame Starting at $4,550.00. Build Kits Available Upon Request. Contact Us to Order.

Robust by Design

Named after Colorado's Victorian mining town, nestled in a box canyon 8,750 feet above sea level, Merlin's signature Telluride XLM mountain bike is rugged yet refined, offering remarkable strength in a beautifully designed frame. Designed with s-bend seatstays, oversized hand contoured chainstays, the Telluride XLM blends remarkable acceleration, superb climbing, precision descending and lasting comfort into a clean, elegant design.

Specifications

Fork Travel: 120mm (530a2c 44mm offset)
Tire Clearance: 29x2.5
Axle: Boost 148x12
Headset: EC44/ZS44
Brake: IS160mm
Bottom Bracket: T47x73mm
Seatpost: 31.6mm

Geometry

The Telluride XL120 is designed to be a versatile, well-rounded mountain bike. The 67° headtube angle is slack enough to inspire confidence on the descents while still offering precise steering at slower speeds. The high stack and reach puts the rider in a comfortable climbing and descending positon.

  
      XLM120
      XS 
      S 
      M 
      ML 
      L 
      XL 
    

  
      Stack [mm]
      620 
      620 
      629 
      638 
      647 
      666 
    

      Reach [mm]
      390 
      410 
      420 
      440 
      460 
      480 
    
HTA [deg]
      67°
    

      Eff. STA [deg]
      74°      
    

      Seat Tube Length [mm]
      380 
      400 
      420 
      450 
      480 
      500 
    

        Head Tube Length [mm]
        90 
        90 
        100 
        110 
        120 
        140 
      

      CS Length [mm]
      430
      425
    

        Wheelbase [mm]
         
         
         
         
         
         
      

      BBD [mm]
      55
    
Wheel Size
    29in

XLM120	XS	S	M	ML	L	XL
Stack [mm]	620	620	629	638	647	666
Reach [mm]	390	410	420	440	460	480
HTA [deg]	67°
Eff. STA [deg]	74°
Seat Tube Length [mm]	380	400	420	450	480	500
Head Tube Length [mm]	90	90	100	110	120	140
CS Length [mm]	430	425
Wheelbase [mm]
BBD [mm]	55
Wheel Size	29in

Cold Worked Titanium

The careful shaping and cold working of the Telluride XLM oversized tubeset results in a 45% increase to the titanium's remarkable strength, enhancing bottom bracket stiffness while delivering a smooth, comfortable ride.

Best in Class Finish

The Telluride XLM beautifully engraved head tube badge, best in class finish, and meticulous welds are a testament to Merlin's commitment to frame quality and esthetics.

Frame Details

Top tier seamless Grade 9 CWSR tube set
Perfectly sequenced double pass welds to create the most accurate and strongest joints in the industry
American-manufactured 44mm headtube
Internal dropper routing
Hand Made in the USA
Sizes: XS, S, M, ML, L, XL
Frame Weight: 3.0 lbs (Medium)

Frame Only. All components are sold separately. The frame does not include a fork, headset, or bottom bracket.

Models

XLM: $4,550

100mm travel 29” x 2.3” tire clearance

Telluride XLM120: $4,550

120mm travel 29” x 2.5” tire clearance

Technical Specifications

UPGRADE OPTIONS
Custom Fit Geometry: $500
Travel Couplers: $1,400
Rack Mounts: $50 per boss
Internal Dropper Compatibility: $250
Fender Mounts: $50 per boss
Extra Bosses: $50 per boss
Paragon SS dropouts: $400
Recommended Use: XC, Trail Mountain Biking
Manufacturer Warranty: Lifetime

* These are our recommended build kits. Other options are available upon request, simply contact us.

Mountain Bikes

Telluride XLM120

Robust by Design