Merckx at my LBS
09-02-22 | 07:22 AM
#26
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From: Wake Forest, NC
Bikes: 1989 Cinelli Supercorsa
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.
Last edited by smd4; 09-02-22 at 07:35 AM.
09-02-22 | 12:10 PM
#27
aka: Dr. Cannondale
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Depending on hear of manufacture, complete bikes were available with customer choice of either Campagnolo (NR or SR) or Shimano (DA).
Many European Merckx bikes were delivered to customers with Shimano 600/Tricolor, not sure if those were done by dealers or factory.
But yeah, after the mid 80’s- perhaps with the advent of indexed 7400- Shimano was offered
Many European Merckx bikes were delivered to customers with Shimano 600/Tricolor, not sure if those were done by dealers or factory.
But yeah, after the mid 80’s- perhaps with the advent of indexed 7400- Shimano was offered
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09-02-22 | 02:07 PM
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From: PDX
Bikes: Merz x 5 + Specialized Merz Allez x 2, Strawberry/Newlands/DiNucci/Ti x3, Gordon, Fuso/Moulton x2, Bornstein, Paisley,1958-74 Paramounts x3, 3rensho, 74 Moto TC, 73-78 Raleigh Pro's x5, Marinoni x2, 1960 Cinelli SC, 1980 Bianchi SC, PX-10 X 2
Depending on hear of manufacture, complete bikes were available with customer choice of either Campagnolo (NR or SR) or Shimano (DA).
Many European Merckx bikes were delivered to customers with Shimano 600/Tricolor, not sure if those were done by dealers or factory.
But yeah, after the mid 80’s- perhaps with the advent of indexed 7400- Shimano was offered
Many European Merckx bikes were delivered to customers with Shimano 600/Tricolor, not sure if those were done by dealers or factory.
But yeah, after the mid 80’s- perhaps with the advent of indexed 7400- Shimano was offered
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