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boneman 10-05-2005, 05:27 PM Well, after all these months, finally completed the Merckx this weekend. Entirely Dura Ace 7410 stuff except for the crank bolts. Cinelli 64-42 bars and 100mm stem, Time Titan Equipe pedals. I've only ridden it about 5 miles so not sure I'm going to keep this one.
racerx 10-06-2005, 04:06 AM that I have yet to add to my collection. Never can find one in my size and price range. Very nice.
What do you think of it so far? Do you plan on riding or just kind of collecting this one. I have ridden a few of these bikes and am floored on how well they handle a long stage race or a short crit.
Enjoy a piece of art.
Dave Hickey 10-06-2005, 04:49 AM Well, after all these months, finally completed the Merckx this weekend. Entirely Dura Ace 7410 stuff except for the crank bolts. Cinelli 64-42 bars and 100mm stem, Time Titan Equipe pedals. I've only ridden it about 5 miles so not sure I'm going to keep this one.
Outstanding job...I have always loved that frame. Like RacerX, I need one of those in my collection
merckxman 10-06-2005, 06:00 AM My own is MXL but this is obviously different. BTW, Hampsten had one with Reynolds 753.
austex 10-06-2005, 10:25 AM If you mean this - "...not sure I'm going to keep this one.", count me VERY interested - looks to be my size.
Tom/Austin, TX
boneman 10-06-2005, 02:44 PM There's another RBR'r who's first in line if that day comes. Regards
If you mean this - "...not sure I'm going to keep this one.", count me VERY interested - looks to be my size.
Tom/Austin, TX
boneman 10-06-2005, 02:44 PM One of my favorite tube sets. In my size, MXL is too much and I've had a couple of TSX frames, a custom Marinoni and a Pinarello Gavia, and really don't care for the tube set.
Yeah, those 753 models are like the Holy Grail although I saw one on EBay last month but it was a 48 or so. Even for me, too small. :-)
My own is MXL but this is obviously different. BTW, Hampsten had one with Reynolds 753.
boneman 10-06-2005, 02:49 PM Dave, despite dumping a few frames in the past couple of months, I still have too many bikes, especially since most of them are going into storage next month for 2-3 years. I'm really partial to my 3Rensho Katana and Davidson Challenger plus my 1975 Gios Torino awaits surgery, ie new rear seat stays, before restoration. The Merckx is nice and if I let it go, I'm sure I'll kick myself when I return to the States. Still looking for a Merckx Ti Millenium in my size.
Outstanding job...I have always loved that frame. Like RacerX, I need one of those in my collection
boneman 10-06-2005, 02:50 PM Thanks for your comments. In truth, I haven't ridden it enough. I'll take care of matters this weekend. I have a Merckx Ex Ti and love the fit and handling. This one though has lots of fork rake and it's always a trip getting off the more recent designs and riding something with 50mm and + of rake.
that I have yet to add to my collection. Never can find one in my size and price range. Very nice.
What do you think of it so far? Do you plan on riding or just kind of collecting this one. I have ridden a few of these bikes and am floored on how well they handle a long stage race or a short crit.
Enjoy a piece of art.
fastfullback 10-06-2005, 03:12 PM I'll come right out and admit it. Yours is not my size, but that frame in that paint scheme is one thing I would love to have.
DannyBoy 10-09-2005, 11:10 AM I like the earlier versions with the chrome stays. Nice looking ride all the same. Good call keeping ergo on it too, makes it more usable.
Packing up your bikes? Where you off to now? Aren't you only just back in the states from London?
haiku d'etat 10-09-2005, 11:31 AM on the merckx ti mil, contact Tom at gvhbikes.com and ask. he might be able to point your quest in the right direction.
as far as the team bike (is it actually a team bike), too small for me. but i've been looking for almost four years.
rutteger 10-09-2005, 02:19 PM Awesome bike.
I had a Corsa in Motorola colours for a couple of years. Loved the ride, like they stay steel is real :D . Bike sadly got smashed up following an altercation with a car. Been looking for a replacement ever since without luck. Ah well :(
atpjunkie 10-27-2005, 12:24 PM I'd have a set of size 60 Corsas
a) 7-11
b) Motorola
c) T-Kom
d) Faema
e) Molteni
f) maybe a 10th anniversarry
I have an 84 or 85 Corsa in Silver, may repaint in Molteni to match my Team Alu or Faema just because.
anyone hear of a size 60 Molteni MXL drop me a PM
haiku d'etat 10-27-2005, 12:46 PM Still looking for a Merckx Ti Millenium in my size.
get in touch with Tom at gvhbikes.com, he might have a hookup.
TNSquared has one and it's a beauty.
i missed the chance when Gary had those in my size.
beautiful bikes and made by Litespeed.
haiku d'etat 10-27-2005, 12:47 PM get in touch with Tom at gvhbikes.com, he might have a hookup.
TNSquared has one and it's a beauty.
i missed the chance when Gary had those in my size.
beautiful bikes and made by Litespeed.
hmm double post two weeks later. :)
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