Now *this* is a frame!
05-01-07, 05:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Grasschopper
Because the ride is freaking sweet. Rad wont be buying it...a size or so too small for him. Hmm same size as my Corsa 0.1 though...I have been thinking about a nice steel lugged fixie.....
05-01-07, 05:41 PM
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If anyone happens on a sweet Merckx SLX frame in 53 or 54 cm, please please please don't post it here. I have no discipline and I'm about a bike away from a divorce.
05-01-07, 06:29 PM
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Mmmmmmmmmmmmm....I could make that beauty work.
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05-01-07, 06:34 PM
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Originally Posted by caloso
If anyone happens on a sweet Merckx SLX frame in 53 or 54 cm, please please please don't post it here. I have no discipline and I'm about a bike away from a divorce.
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05-01-07, 06:39 PM
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Originally Posted by patentcad
Why would anyone want that frame?
I don't get it.
I don't get it.
But I totally understand why someone would want to build one up. Good luck OP.
05-01-07, 11:43 PM
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I'd say more like $500 something plus shipping and potential customs charges if coming into the US. No thanks...
It's the least popular Merckx road frame of the day and not a traditional EM frame color. But someone could get hyped up and drop $700+ on it. Also, for all the photos, the seller oddly doesn't show the left side of the bike at all. For me, plenty of nice 80-90s steel comes up in craigslist and other classifieds for a fraction of what they'd cost you on ebay.
I just missed a lovely Bianchi Reparto Corse ELOS with full Chorus Ergo and more that went for $550. A super sweet bike (I raced one for a couple of years) and never would have went for so little on ebay.
Good luck on the Strada though. I can't remember seeing a Merckx that I didn't like.
It's the least popular Merckx road frame of the day and not a traditional EM frame color. But someone could get hyped up and drop $700+ on it. Also, for all the photos, the seller oddly doesn't show the left side of the bike at all. For me, plenty of nice 80-90s steel comes up in craigslist and other classifieds for a fraction of what they'd cost you on ebay.
I just missed a lovely Bianchi Reparto Corse ELOS with full Chorus Ergo and more that went for $550. A super sweet bike (I raced one for a couple of years) and never would have went for so little on ebay.
Good luck on the Strada though. I can't remember seeing a Merckx that I didn't like.
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05-01-07, 11:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Trev Doyle
Are you joking? Or being serious? I noramlly ride a Pinarello Prince w/07 record, Cinelli Ram bars, Strock Power Arms, Zero Grav Brakes, Custom built mavic/240's, etc...............when I look at an old Merckx like that I see one of the coolest fastest bikes ever made.
Maybe you have never riddden a top quality steel frame & fork. You obviously don't know what you are missing. More for us then
Maybe you have never riddden a top quality steel frame & fork. You obviously don't know what you are missing. More for us then
05-02-07, 06:52 AM
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Originally Posted by caloso
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05-02-07, 06:54 AM
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Originally Posted by old and new
The yellow Mercx is an entirely different frame:material,design,fork,a different animal,a great bike as well.
And to others...my Merckx was $900 NOS, no way someone pays $800 for the Strata unless I don't know something important about it being extra special in some way.
Oh crap I didn't notice until now that it is in Europe.
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05-02-07, 07:34 AM
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Originally Posted by Grasschopper
Oh crap I didn't notice until now that it is in Europe.
05-02-07, 12:09 PM
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Originally Posted by iab
Originally Posted by Grasschopper
Oh crap I didn't notice until now that it is in Europe.
What does that matter? Shipping to the US is $55, it's not unusual to see a higher shipping price from within the US. I recently got a frame from Berlin, rims from Belgium and various parts from Italy, France and the UK. I usually find better stuff in Europe than the US.
Shipping was $65
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05-02-07, 12:56 PM
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Oh, I gotta disagree. I think it's about the best looking paint job I've ever seen. The colors work together; they don't look like half the graphics would prefer to be somewhere else.
I'll guess $690. Unless. that is, the "BF Effect" takes hold...
I'll guess $690. Unless. that is, the "BF Effect" takes hold...
05-02-07, 01:18 PM
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What, you've never seen The Price is Right? "Closest without going over." 
05-02-07, 01:56 PM
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Originally Posted by DMF
What, you've never seen The Price is Right? "Closest without going over."
05-02-07, 02:02 PM
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Sure works for me. I have a soft spot for the classic frames, and that one looks beautiful to my eyes. I have no idea what's a fair price though. I've salivated over Colognos on eBay that just get bid up like crazy...well over 1K.
05-02-07, 02:07 PM
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Originally Posted by EURO-TRASH
wrong you are... i also have legnano roma olympiade(awesome steel frame) i guess im guilty that it is a nice ride... but i inherited the legnano from my father. compared to my cr1 it is pure hell to ride
05-02-07, 08:07 PM
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Thanks for posting it. I have it on my watch list. Must have classic road framed single speed.
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05-06-07, 11:08 PM
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So who said $560? Anyone? I'm sure this ebay outing cost the new owner a few extra $ but all in good fun right? 
Cheers,
Cheers,
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05-06-07, 11:13 PM
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Originally Posted by waterrockets
$575 probably worth more, but you wouldn't be here bragging about it if you paid what it's worth...
05-06-07, 11:19 PM
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So, what do I get for a prize? I need a 9-spd DA right-side brifter...