Early Merckx frameset
07-23-15, 02:39 PM
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Early Merckx frameset
As much as it pains me, it's time to admit that it really is too small. Time to move it on:
Fresh repaint by Alan Wanta.
Bike has been built up with Campy 9speed since the photos were taken, so the clearance is there for "modern" drivetrains if that's your thing.
First, the bad; Didn't wait long enough to assemble, so there is a good imprint of the front derailleur clamp on the seat tube. Not an issue if you're going to run a 53 tooth chainring. If not, you're going to see it. One of the DT cable stops dug into the paint. I will have pics up of those two areas shortly.
I'd like to see $850. I that's not reasonable, someone speak up. I'd also entertain offers. If you'd like pictures of a particular area, just ask.
Size is 21.5" c-t-c on the seat tube and top tube.
Fresh repaint by Alan Wanta.
Bike has been built up with Campy 9speed since the photos were taken, so the clearance is there for "modern" drivetrains if that's your thing.
First, the bad; Didn't wait long enough to assemble, so there is a good imprint of the front derailleur clamp on the seat tube. Not an issue if you're going to run a 53 tooth chainring. If not, you're going to see it. One of the DT cable stops dug into the paint. I will have pics up of those two areas shortly.
I'd like to see $850. I that's not reasonable, someone speak up. I'd also entertain offers. If you'd like pictures of a particular area, just ask.
Size is 21.5" c-t-c on the seat tube and top tube.
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Last edited by nesteel; 07-23-15 at 03:46 PM. Reason: Added info.
07-23-15, 02:59 PM
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I'd head straight to the big auction site with that one.
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07-23-15, 03:01 PM
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Beautiful frame. Didn't see the size ?
07-23-15, 03:07 PM
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07-23-15, 03:33 PM
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Is there some reason people so often seem reluctant to write "eBay" around here? No big deal, just wondering.
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07-23-15, 03:34 PM
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07-23-15, 03:39 PM
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Here are the two trouble areas:
The FD clamp area could clean up well, provided a mildly talented individual paid it some attention. The clamp appears to have pinched and rolled the paint up. I do have container of touch up paint that was provided by Alan to help that out.
The FD clamp area could clean up well, provided a mildly talented individual paid it some attention. The clamp appears to have pinched and rolled the paint up. I do have container of touch up paint that was provided by Alan to help that out.
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07-23-15, 04:08 PM
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07-23-15, 05:36 PM
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I edited the original post after several people asked. And also, it's 21.5", or 55cm. The bottom bracket is also marked with a 5 in the correct location, denoting 55cm.
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07-24-15, 07:09 AM
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Beautiful frame. That will make someone a nice classic. Fortunately it's not my size.
07-24-15, 08:14 AM
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07-24-15, 06:16 PM
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Possibly off the market.
Edit: Firmly off the market.
Edit: Firmly off the market.
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