Thread: 1981 Merz show bicycle with Dura_Ace AX group
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Old 01-09-24 | 11:00 AM
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Bikes: 1946 Holdsworth Cyclone, 1969 Cinelli SC, 1972 Raleigh Pro, 1973 Merz road bike, 1974 Alex Singer Sportif, 1974 Merz track bike, 1975 Teledyne Titan, 1976 Ritchey road bike, 1977 DiNucci built Merz track bike, 1977 (?) Exxon Graftek, many more!

I think the only other aero rims available at that time were Assos. They were very narrow and not really suitable for road bikes. I worked very closely with Shimano USA, I built show bikes for Shimano USA using Dura-Ace AX before it was available for sale to dealers. This bike became my personal ride, I'm on it in this James Mason photo. Mark DiNucci on the right, Bruce Gordon behind me. Jim Merz ​​​​​​​
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