Merckx corsa extra *pic update page 4 - April 2020*
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Shimano
No Campag for this one.
I built it with the same setup as my Giant, Ultegra/105 as it had proven itself on 2 continents and many, many miles. Plus, I was well comfortable with it.
Thanks for the comments, as I did think when I first put it on that I would be crucified for no Campag, not that I care because I built it for me and I love it.
though like everyone, it is nice when someone notices and takes an interest in your pride and joy. So thanks
And yes, I agree get those Merckx photographed and loaded. We need to build our new road section bigger and better and someone with six! Merckx's can do that easily
Cheers guys
Jamie
No Campag for this one.
I built it with the same setup as my Giant, Ultegra/105 as it had proven itself on 2 continents and many, many miles. Plus, I was well comfortable with it.
Thanks for the comments, as I did think when I first put it on that I would be crucified for no Campag, not that I care because I built it for me and I love it.
though like everyone, it is nice when someone notices and takes an interest in your pride and joy. So thanksAnd yes, I agree get those Merckx photographed and loaded. We need to build our new road section bigger and better
and someone with six! Merckx's can do that easily Cheers guys
Jamie
fatfixie":3cwhdmbb said:Lovely frame, please some campag tho
My bike OCD has just seen my eddy collection rise to six
Andy
Q : What worse than a man with Six merckxs?
A : A man with six merckx's and NO PICS
I think we need to setup a seperate forum for fat fixie.
Thought I would post a bit more info and pics
Hi guys
A very old thread but thought I would post a couple of pics and also copy a reply I had sent Craig (rusty bodie) on another thread when he asked about my Merckx. It mentioned what I paid for the frame and fork new. I still have the full list of prices if anyone is interested.
'My Merckx I have had since new. I bought it in November 2001 when the factory was selling off the last of the steel frames. Its a 'custom' 48cm, which sounds good but in reality anything under 50cm was called custom and made in batches of 1 or 2 when someone ordered one. They also cost around £75 to £100 more They should have been cheaper as they used less steel. I personally cant complain though because list price for a standard Corsa Extra in 2001 was £575 in the UK with custom size being £650 but as mine was being sold off and had hung in the factory for a while I got it for £350
I wasnt really into retrobikes then but I came to the UK in September 2001 from Australia after travelling the UK and going to the Tour that summer. Back home I had always wanted a classic steel Merckx and was determined that I would get one some day and then low and behold I was told in the November that they were stopping making steel frames, or steady production anyway. I had to do it even though I didnt know whether I would stay here or move on. It lived in its box under my bed for a good amount of time before I got the bits for it and was settled enough to build it. I arrived with my backpack and Giant TCR which had done many, many faithful miles with Ultegra and 105 mix, hence when I finally built my Corsa I built it the same, not everyones taste but its what worked for me and at the time I could barely afford that new. Its hopefully soon getting upgraded to Dura Ace.
Jamie
Its my regular ride and gets used quite often. It gets a thorough wash and polish after each ride. Just realised its over 11 years since I bought it and I still love it.
With its equivelant size Concorde Squadra stablemat
On a Macretro run a few months back
Small is just a relative concept
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Hi guys
A very old thread but thought I would post a couple of pics and also copy a reply I had sent Craig (rusty bodie) on another thread when he asked about my Merckx. It mentioned what I paid for the frame and fork new. I still have the full list of prices if anyone is interested.
'My Merckx I have had since new. I bought it in November 2001 when the factory was selling off the last of the steel frames. Its a 'custom' 48cm, which sounds good but in reality anything under 50cm was called custom and made in batches of 1 or 2 when someone ordered one. They also cost around £75 to £100 more They should have been cheaper as they used less steel. I personally cant complain though because list price for a standard Corsa Extra in 2001 was £575 in the UK with custom size being £650 but as mine was being sold off and had hung in the factory for a while I got it for £350
I wasnt really into retrobikes then but I came to the UK in September 2001 from Australia after travelling the UK and going to the Tour that summer. Back home I had always wanted a classic steel Merckx and was determined that I would get one some day and then low and behold I was told in the November that they were stopping making steel frames, or steady production anyway. I had to do it even though I didnt know whether I would stay here or move on. It lived in its box under my bed for a good amount of time before I got the bits for it and was settled enough to build it. I arrived with my backpack and Giant TCR which had done many, many faithful miles with Ultegra and 105 mix, hence when I finally built my Corsa I built it the same, not everyones taste but its what worked for me and at the time I could barely afford that new. Its hopefully soon getting upgraded to Dura Ace.
Jamie
Its my regular ride and gets used quite often. It gets a thorough wash and polish after each ride. Just realised its over 11 years since I bought it and I still love it.
With its equivelant size Concorde Squadra stablemat
On a Macretro run a few months back
Small is just a relative concept
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John":1bqn1r24 said:fatfixie":1bqn1r24 said:Lovely frame, please some campag tho
My bike OCD has just seen my eddy collection rise to six
Andy
Q : What worse than a man with Six merckxs?
A : A man with six merckx's and NO PICS
I think we need to setup a seperate forum for fat fixie.
Have never seen this reply for some reason . It's more than six now
Iwasgoodonce
Old School Grand Master
My thread bought me here too. Some fine steel on display here and looking forward to seeing some more judging by the comment above!
