Share my recently re-fitted Merckx
10-17-13, 10:09 AM
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Share my recently re-fitted Merckx
The frame is a '91, that spent time in San Fran, Columbia SC, was evidently parted out in Seatle. Now it will be back on the road again here in Greenville SC.
For the most part, I touched up the paint, shot new paint on the top tube which was pretty beat up, then clearcoat.
The components are DA drive line, Super Mighty Comp crank (from a bike I rode in the 80's), Campy sets, Cane Creek brake levers, smattering of what I had laying around.
Did a shake down ride last night- it was fabulous. First ride in anger will be sat morning.
Might take it on the Gran Fondo in a week.
10-17-13, 12:30 PM
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Small pictures, but looks very nice indeed!
10-17-13, 12:54 PM
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Bright Yellow! I like it! +1 on picture size and not enough of them! Congrats!
10-17-13, 10:01 PM
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10-17-13, 10:07 PM
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Looks Tasty !
Welcome to the C&V Forum too !
Joe
Welcome to the C&V Forum too !
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10-18-13, 04:47 AM
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Nice bike, that saddle looks like it will hurt you in the long run.
10-18-13, 04:54 AM
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It seems a pity to have that nice big planter right by the front door with nothing in it other than gravel.
10-18-13, 05:28 AM
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The title says "Share my...Merckx". Sure, I'd be glad to. Where can I find it? And when do you need it back?
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10-18-13, 05:31 PM
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What model? Looks real nice!
10-22-13, 08:33 PM
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The model is Century. Rode it last weekend, it was fabulous. Crisp, fast, sprinted well, rode steady in the group. I love it.
10-22-13, 08:56 PM
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nice bike, but this bike deserves a full campy setup in my opinion.
10-22-13, 09:03 PM
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10-28-13, 04:34 PM
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Did it come with the original fork?
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