Which Columbus SLX frame would you buy?

[rusty bodie]

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my old eddy merckx corsa extra is the nicest framed bike i've ever ridden. as mentioned, it's not the lightest but it rides like an armchair and goes forward when you press on the pedals. keep an ebay search for one - they turn up regularly . .

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Eddy-Merckx-C ... 3aa1bf8092

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Eddy-Merckx-C ... 2edda6b656

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Eddy-Merckx-M ... 2a4c0ab59a

 

[NeilM]

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I've been watching a few Merckx frames, but as your links show, they do vary a lot, depending on the colour of the paint.

I also have a slight apprehension about using such an iconic frame for what will not be a restoration, or even age related build, I do tend to like.... SRAM. :shock:

 

[rusty bodie]

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I also have a slight apprehension about using such an iconic frame for what will not be a restoration, or even age related build, I do tend to like.... SRAM. :shock:

no wonder - utter sacrilege to put such shyte on a merckx!! keep it retro - some nice period dura ace or corsa record would do it justice . .

 

[Deleted member 24574]

I agree with omegastrada in that it is all down to personal experience and preferences.
Montello, you know I'm only messing with you

I know ... I have never ridden any other SLX bikes so I couldn't say it was any better or worse ...

When I rode steel frames BITD I couldn't afford one ...

Now I have the Montello I like the ride but how it compares to others I have no idea. I have to say that in a blind test I doubt many could tell the difference. They all ride well I suspect.

 

[bugloss]

NeilM, PM sent.