Decoding of Eddy Merckx frames
09-02-20 | 08:30 PM
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So here is one I've only seen pix of and appears to be a 52cm tho the 50cm is possible. Chrome dropouts. Kinda not great condition. It has the early SL sticker on the frame and the rounded top fork crown with the Columbus stickers on the fork blades.
Last edited by Steel Charlie; 09-02-20 at 08:38 PM.
09-04-20 | 03:18 PM
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It did prove to be a 50cm but I got it anyway figuring I can clean it up and find someone who will give it a good home. So here's some pix for maybe making a better ID. Drops are short Campys and chromed with the right chainstay chromed. Does have SLX steer tube and still had the cork plug in the bottom of the steerer. The tape tag on the steerer is pretty much obliterated
Last edited by Steel Charlie; 09-04-20 at 03:23 PM.
09-05-20 | 01:11 PM
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and yes the crank axle does seem short and the cranks are not wobbled. Seems a strange BB to pair with a SR crank but I'm sure there must have been some good reason, right?
09-08-20 | 09:06 AM
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Hello CyclesMakaron, Can you help me identify this frame? I looked through several catalogues but am having difficulty finding this particular colorway.
the bottom bracket id is as follows:
left side:
A
right side:
Z
9436
The fork is stamped with the letter D, the dropouts are Campagnolo (from what I can tell)
I have attempted to attach images to the post to help you identify the frame but the rules of the forum restrict me from doing so since this is my first post. If you have a recommendation as to how I could share the photos with you that would be great, otherwise I hope this is enough information.
the bottom bracket id is as follows:
left side:
A
right side:
Z
9436
The fork is stamped with the letter D, the dropouts are Campagnolo (from what I can tell)
I have attempted to attach images to the post to help you identify the frame but the rules of the forum restrict me from doing so since this is my first post. If you have a recommendation as to how I could share the photos with you that would be great, otherwise I hope this is enough information.
09-08-20 | 09:15 AM
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09-09-20 | 12:41 AM
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The frame is Corsa Extra from 1986
Modified - top tube slides are a version introduced in 1992
Painted - designs in this style were used between 1993 and 1997
A fork in this style is characteristic of the Corsa
Questions:
Do you see 'riflings' inside the tubes in BB cover?
What is on the fork crown - Eddy and Merckx lettering or EM logo ?
Modified - top tube slides are a version introduced in 1992
Painted - designs in this style were used between 1993 and 1997
A fork in this style is characteristic of the Corsa
Questions:
Do you see 'riflings' inside the tubes in BB cover?
What is on the fork crown - Eddy and Merckx lettering or EM logo ?
10-04-20 | 01:21 PM
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Just acquired this Eddy Merckx non original paint so no logo's told it blue in colour
Down tube is larger diameter than top and seat tube
Bottom picture is original owner riding it
Trying to work out model i presume the G prefix on right is for 1998
Any help please
Down tube is larger diameter than top and seat tube
Bottom picture is original owner riding it
Trying to work out model i presume the G prefix on right is for 1998
Any help please
10-12-20 | 12:00 AM
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