Originally Posted by
pastorbobnlnh
Didn't know this. How did they come built from the factory for your average consumer?
I think like all high end bikes--sold as a frame only, and built up by the buyer.
Did Merckx sell lower-end bikes complete with components? I don't know.
All the Merckx racing bikes I've seen back in the day--like the 7-11 team--were equipped with Dura Ace.
Those bikes inspired me to see that I didn't need to hang Campy parts on a European frame.