Early Eddy Merckx MX Leader

Merlin · May 7, 2012

I think this is an early MX Leader, both from the frame number and the absence of gear cable guides on the lug at the top of the downtube.

otherself · May 7, 2012

nice

Merlin · May 7, 2012

I have used a mixture of pre and post 1995 Campagnolo parts some Chorus but mostly Record. The rear mech is a spare Record OR which I had lying unused which gives the option of using a larger rear cog than 26 teeth.

I will probably put Ergo levers on it sooner or later but I used downtube shifters today to save time building and let me ride it before daylight ran out.

Rich34 · May 8, 2012

That's a beautiful bike.

I'd change the bar tape but that's all. I wouldn't even replace the down tube shifters with brifters if it was mine.

But it isn't...

otherself · May 8, 2012

Yeah the bar tape is a bit 'Brian Dowling'. Would look better in black.

foz · May 8, 2012

very nice! I wish the bits I have just lying around included stuff like record OR mechs :shock:

Merlin · May 8, 2012

Thanks for the kind comments. I chose the pink bar tape to pick out the pink in the frame but it does not quite work. It looks better in real life than in the photo so I will not change it until it gets dirty.

1988_Ben · May 9, 2012

Merlin":h8975dwr said:
Thanks for the kind comments. I chose the pink bar tape to pick out the pink in the frame but it does not quite work. It looks better in real life than in the photo so I will not change it until it gets dirty.

I disagree with above comments - the pink bar tape is nice and works well. If it was still the mid-nineties, you'd be able to get some lovely Ambrosio bar tape that was a fade of pink to purple, and would have been ace on your Merckx.

Beautiful bike...I'm jealous !

Old Ned · May 9, 2012

1988_Ben":224didar said:
Merlin":224didar said:

Thanks for the kind comments. I chose the pink bar tape to pick out the pink in the frame but it does not quite work. It looks better in real life than in the photo so I will not change it until it gets dirty.

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I disagree with above comments - the pink bar tape is nice and works well. If it was still the mid-nineties, you'd be able to get some lovely Ambrosio bar tape that was a fade of pink to purple, and would have been ace on your Merckx.

Beautiful bike...I'm jealous !

+1 from me. I like the pink tape. Perhaps it's my feminine side showing :roll:

daccordimark · May 9, 2012

Old Ned":u8xkdy7i said:
1988_Ben":u8xkdy7i said:

Merlin":u8xkdy7i said:

Thanks for the kind comments. I chose the pink bar tape to pick out the pink in the frame but it does not quite work. It looks better in real life than in the photo so I will not change it until it gets dirty.

Click to expand...

I disagree with above comments - the pink bar tape is nice and works well. If it was still the mid-nineties, you'd be able to get some lovely Ambrosio bar tape that was a fade of pink to purple, and would have been ace on your Merckx.

Beautiful bike...I'm jealous !

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+1 from me. I like the pink tape. Perhaps it's my feminine side showing :roll:

Hmm.... Old Ned, you have a pink Buzz lo-pro, you like the pink 'bar tape and you made me race in a pink top!

Nice bike Merlin regardless of 'bar tape colour. I agree with keeping the downtube shifters though.

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