Frame value: MERCKX repaint
01-14-21, 11:41 AM
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Frame value: MERCKX repaint
Seller thinks it's a repaint, which makes sense. Still looks chromed under the paint.
What's the ballpark for a Merckx frame like this?
What's the ballpark for a Merckx frame like this?
01-14-21, 12:10 PM
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Originally Posted by jiangshi
Serial number? Same # on fork?
Without knowing the model, there's no way to know the value.
Without knowing the model, there's no way to know the value.
Italian threading, fork is a match to frame but seller suggests mating them will require a short stack headset.
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01-14-21, 01:54 PM
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I'd guess a Corsa, but there is actually an expert here, perhaps he'll chime in.
It looks decent from 6', not as good close up, IMO. It was repainted for a reason, and that reason pops out in a few places.
If you just wanted to try out a maybe worn out Merckx because you've never had one, and it fits, $300-$400 if the fork is good. I would really want to inspect everything closely. Measure the fork and make sure it will fit at least a newer Record headset.
I would pass, personally.
I would rather pay more for a better repaint for a keeper. Repaints don't bother me, if done halfway decently. I'm not a collector, but like to have a nice looking bike when I ride.
It looks decent from 6', not as good close up, IMO. It was repainted for a reason, and that reason pops out in a few places.
If you just wanted to try out a maybe worn out Merckx because you've never had one, and it fits, $300-$400 if the fork is good. I would really want to inspect everything closely. Measure the fork and make sure it will fit at least a newer Record headset.
I would pass, personally.
I would rather pay more for a better repaint for a keeper. Repaints don't bother me, if done halfway decently. I'm not a collector, but like to have a nice looking bike when I ride.
01-14-21, 02:38 PM
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I purchased a Corsa Extra frame on this site last fall with original paint and in good condition. The price was on the low end of the estimate above. It was a 61cm frame and came with headset, seatpost and saddle.
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01-15-21, 03:54 PM
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FWIW I found useful decoding information for the Merckx here:
https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-v...kx-frames.html
and here: https://www.millfieldvelo.com.au/dat...-steel-frames/
According to this, the serial is LB 6 TT / C3722.
LB = employee
6 = 56cm
TT = TSX
C= 1990-91
3722 = production number out of 9999
Does that sound about right?
https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-v...kx-frames.html
and here: https://www.millfieldvelo.com.au/dat...-steel-frames/
According to this, the serial is LB 6 TT / C3722.
LB = employee
6 = 56cm
TT = TSX
C= 1990-91
3722 = production number out of 9999
Does that sound about right?
01-16-21, 11:46 AM
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I'd pass too but, if you absolutely must have a Merckx and this is your size, then $200 tops, that paint is garish and poorly done
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01-23-21, 09:20 PM
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If this is pacific coast cyles on ebay i know the seller personally. I don't see the value in his asking price especially since it's a poor repaint.
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