The new Merlin, debuting in 2013, picks up the torch as if the old Merlin had been evolving all along. The frames are still finished with a quality rarely seen today. The tubing, while still American sourced, still double-butted, and still built by master builders in the US of A, has evolved to meet modern expectations.  The brushed finish has a rich luster, matched with timeless graphic elements, and a classic, yet updated head badge. The first frame to be released this year, the Extralight. Expect more to be released shortly…