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[Closed] Merlin Malt-G , looks good value, thoughts?

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The recent Malt-G from Merlin Cycles looks like a great introduction to the gravel side, along similar lines to the Sonder Camino-Al. At £649 with Tiagra and disc brakes (albeit cable-type), the Malt-G looks the part. Has anyone recently ridden or bought one? Thoughts appreciated as always! Cheers folks.


 
Posted : 27/11/2018 4:30 pm
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Check max tyre size, its somewhere around 35mm from memory, and that's why I`m out.


 
Posted : 27/11/2018 4:38 pm
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https://www.merlincycles.com/blog/merlin-malt-g-tested/

According to this 'review' they put 38s on it - no other mention of clearance tho. It does look the part.


 
Posted : 27/11/2018 4:54 pm
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Thanks for your reply. Just checked recent review on road.cc, said it comes with 35mm tyres, they tested it with 40mm, with room to spare

I think 40mm would be about right for me


 
Posted : 27/11/2018 4:55 pm
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Just read that review as well - it sounds pretty good by all accounts.


 
Posted : 27/11/2018 4:59 pm
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Lot of bike for the money...

Ive a pinicle 2 that's got half carbon fork n hydraulic discs n it was 250quid more....


 
Posted : 27/11/2018 9:00 pm
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Bumping this - anyone got one? interested in sizing - I'm 6ft1, so think i would need the 56cm, but want to check before I order


 
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