Originally Posted by
Barrettscv
Yes, this is the way to go. I should start my purge with a bike than needs to be stripped. The Pinarello doesn't fit as well as my other bikes, and I'm planning on keeping the components. Time to get to work
Now that I think about, the Campagnolo Chorus drivetrain on the Pinarello would be a nice upgrade for the Merckx

Yes! Upgrading the bikes you want to keep with parts or cash from the bikes you are moving along helps soften the blow/fight the bike hording instinct.