Moser Leader AX vs Merckx Corsa Extra
06-18-15, 10:25 AM
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Moser Leader AX vs Merckx Corsa Extra
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Moser Leader AX vs Merckx Corsa Extra (MX Leader if i'm lucky)
Which one would You choose?
Im leaning toward Moser a bit but i found Merckx Corsa Extra for sale in good condition for a good price and its hard not to pull the trigger.
There is much less Mosers AX around so it might take some time before i can find one in good condition and my size.
What are your thoughts?
Thanks everyone.
Moser Leader AX vs Merckx Corsa Extra (MX Leader if i'm lucky)
Which one would You choose?
Im leaning toward Moser a bit but i found Merckx Corsa Extra for sale in good condition for a good price and its hard not to pull the trigger.
There is much less Mosers AX around so it might take some time before i can find one in good condition and my size.
What are your thoughts?
Thanks everyone.
06-18-15, 10:42 AM
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I believe the Merckxx Corsa Exrtra a SL road frame yes? But what is a Moser Leader AX?
The MX Leader is a nice bike and I love the ride of MAX frames.
The MX Leader is a nice bike and I love the ride of MAX frames.
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I have seen some Moser AX advertised with Oria tubing, not sure how that compares to Dedacciai tubes. I have a Moser in Columbus SL and I love it. That being said a Merckx Corsa is on my wish list.
Edit - does the Moser Leader require some type of unusual seat post?
Edit - does the Moser Leader require some type of unusual seat post?
06-18-15, 11:17 AM
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I have seen some Moser AX advertised with Oria tubing, not sure how that compares to Dedacciai tubes. I have a Moser in Columbus SL and I love it. That being said a Merckx Corsa is on my wish list.
Edit - does the Moser Leader require some type of unusual seat post?
Edit - does the Moser Leader require some type of unusual seat post?
06-18-15, 11:37 AM
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I would not mind trying a Moser especially in some of the more unusual tubing (for the US anyway) like Oria that they used.
I wouldn't buy a bike that needed a funky post unless it had on in it or I already had the post located and deal made on it.
I wouldn't buy a bike that needed a funky post unless it had on in it or I already had the post located and deal made on it.
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06-18-15, 11:46 AM
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I'm a sucker for Moser's paint jobs. That would be my choice.
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Smooth and pretty fast (Corsa Extra, or a De Rosa Professional, many of them are nearly identical) vs. not quite as smooth but a bit better power transfer, being somewhat stiffer. My butt can't tell, but the geometry on the Corsa Extra fits my riding style. If I was going to push all the time, every day, I'd do the Moser.
06-20-15, 07:21 PM
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The Moser would be more unique and probably less expensive. Merckxes seem to be a "thing" these days, especially Corsas and Corsa Extras. (BTW, Corsa = Columbus SL and flat top fork crown (some times, anyway); Corsa Extra = SLX and sloping fork crown.)
Both Eddy and Francesco are big boys, so their large frames tend to work better than most. And that's a major plus for me (6'3", 37" inseam).
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Both Eddy and Francesco are big boys, so their large frames tend to work better than most. And that's a major plus for me (6'3", 37" inseam).
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