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Hi mate
There is no way that one I linked to above is a 'pukka' corsa extra and the fact it looks like no Merckx I have ever seen. A Corsa Extra is a specific model with specific features of which that one linked has none, its not even a lugged frame. It may be the odd one out or a mistake made in translation or something but its more than enough to arouse suspicion. There is also another corsa listed that has what look to be Max tubing tapering into the bottom bracket, definately not a corsa. May be another model but whatever it is it isn't a corsa. I'm trying to be open to being wrong or misunderstanding the guy but to be honest what he is advertising some of these frames as is wrong, whether its just the model or if its the manufacturer is open to debate.
Frame numbers on most frames let alone a Merckx would be easy enough as its only letters and numbers and the registry is open so you can just put the letters on that say its a corsa and then put on numbers that aren't listed. The old Meisse factory is no longer with us and so the factory list of numbers is no longer available.
Have a look at the model names he is advertising and then google search the model.
Just to for comparison here is the one listed above against the details of my own Corsa Extra purchased through the factory in Meisse.
No lugs?
Lugs
Seat stay top caps and seat stay binder?
Bottom bracket doesn't look right either.
Jamie
Hi mate
There is no way that one I linked to above is a 'pukka' corsa extra and the fact it looks like no Merckx I have ever seen. A Corsa Extra is a specific model with specific features of which that one linked has none, its not even a lugged frame. It may be the odd one out or a mistake made in translation or something but its more than enough to arouse suspicion. There is also another corsa listed that has what look to be Max tubing tapering into the bottom bracket, definately not a corsa. May be another model but whatever it is it isn't a corsa. I'm trying to be open to being wrong or misunderstanding the guy but to be honest what he is advertising some of these frames as is wrong, whether its just the model or if its the manufacturer is open to debate.
Frame numbers on most frames let alone a Merckx would be easy enough as its only letters and numbers and the registry is open so you can just put the letters on that say its a corsa and then put on numbers that aren't listed. The old Meisse factory is no longer with us and so the factory list of numbers is no longer available.
Have a look at the model names he is advertising and then google search the model.
Just to for comparison here is the one listed above against the details of my own Corsa Extra purchased through the factory in Meisse.
No lugs?
Lugs
Seat stay top caps and seat stay binder?
Bottom bracket doesn't look right either.
Jamie
