Ti Merckx rebuild, possibly the greyest bike in the world
02-18-24, 07:51 AM
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Very sharp-looking build, did you replace the decals?
My own Merckx EX has a carbon fork that I suspect is as stiff as a typical steel fork. The ride is forgiving though, as these EX models featured the MX Leader geometry having angles around only 73 degrees (versus perhaps 75 degrees for a Corsa or Super Corsa).
LiteSpeed built of course, but Italian in flavor.
I found my bike particularly hard to photograph, having to go around the house seeking good enough lighting to capture it.
Mine is a well-used bike, bought from an older Ironman Triathlete who previously raced for the BSA factory, riding flat track (some of those motorcycles having titanium frames if I recall, their builder later going on to produce the Speedwell road bikes)!
My own Merckx EX has a carbon fork that I suspect is as stiff as a typical steel fork. The ride is forgiving though, as these EX models featured the MX Leader geometry having angles around only 73 degrees (versus perhaps 75 degrees for a Corsa or Super Corsa).
LiteSpeed built of course, but Italian in flavor.
I found my bike particularly hard to photograph, having to go around the house seeking good enough lighting to capture it.
Mine is a well-used bike, bought from an older Ironman Triathlete who previously raced for the BSA factory, riding flat track (some of those motorcycles having titanium frames if I recall, their builder later going on to produce the Speedwell road bikes)!
. It rode absolutely fine but I just felt aesthetically the fork was letting the side down so I went in pursuit of something shiny.The decals on mine are original and seem to have lasted pretty well,love that old school font too., but agree they are hard to photograph.
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02-18-24, 07:57 AM
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I think any decent framebuilder local to you should have a similar catalogue of available bits for fork and frame building stuff for you to spec as ypu wish.
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I already had this little.lot of greyness....
...and I've jiust got some grey mitts too,. I don't have any grey bib shorts but some black Moltenii ones will do, and have finished off the ensemble by buying this jersey
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And as the weather here was again as grey as the bike, I rode around London today looking for some grey back drops.
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Well as it happens ive just added to the wardrobe for this bike at the weekend.
I already had this little.lot of greyness....
...and I've jiust got some grey mitts too,. I don't have any grey bib shorts but some black Moltenii ones will do, and have finished off the ensemble by buying this jersey
I already had this little.lot of greyness....
...and I've jiust got some grey mitts too,. I don't have any grey bib shorts but some black Moltenii ones will do, and have finished off the ensemble by buying this jersey
have a grey Flite saddle on one bike - the lone / only grey Flite saddle I’ve seen in a long time
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I have a Ti with Campa10 triple, so I know this is a go-anywhere bike.
@botty kayer - lovely build. 2nd to +
for all th earlier compliments.
@botty kayer - lovely build. 2nd to +
for all th earlier compliments.
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Finished putting it all together and I'm delighted with how it rides and looks and this 28 year old frame has scrubbed up nicely. With 30 gears I'm confident i can take on any hill that rolls into view and with all day comfort I look forwqrd to putting many miles on this
bike.. its early February in the UK and the weather is as grey as this bike, so over the coming weeks I'll photograph possibly the greyest bike in the world in the greyest surroundings, for the full 50 shades of grey experience, the Classic and Vintage version, not the S&M one
bike.. its early February in the UK and the weather is as grey as this bike, so over the coming weeks I'll photograph possibly the greyest bike in the world in the greyest surroundings, for the full 50 shades of grey experience, the Classic and Vintage version, not the S&M one
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