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Merlin Cycles is a bicycle company based in Chorley, in the north west of England. It was founded in 1993 by John Moss from Whittle Le Woods.

Initially its bicycles were mountain bikes. It subsequently diversified its range to include road bicycles. It operates as a distributor of a number of brands including: Rock Lobster, Sensa, BeOne and Forza).

Production

Merlin Cycles have worked with Taiwanese, Chinese, Belgian and American companies to manufacture its mountain bike and road frames.

Retail

Merlin Cycles currently have one store located in Buckshaw Village. It's previous retail premises have been Whittle Le Woods, Ormskirk and Leyland.

Sponsorship

Merlin Cycles sponsored Great Britain's Paralympian Jon Gildea during 2014.

Other sponsored athletes have included Rebecca Rimmington and Lydia Gurley.