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Old 09-24-13 | 01:46 PM
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I have my suspicions, but this one is a tough one (at least for me.) BF Merckx Experts, Activate!


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Obviously, without a serial number and exact geometry, it's impossible to tell, but I would guess a mid 80's Professional.I have a NOS one of the same era, but it does not have Columbus decals on the fork.
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Why are you suspicious? Better pics of the cartouches on the stay caps and fork crowns would help.



I think the rate of bike counterfeiting is over inflated. If I had the skill to fake a Merckxx why wouldn't I fake something scarcer like a Confete or Wizzard? No one sees enough of these to be an expert on just what is what.
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Old 09-24-13 | 03:21 PM
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Why are you suspicious? Better pics of the cartouches on the stay caps and fork crowns would help.



I think the rate of bike counterfeiting is over inflated. If I had the skill to fake a Merckxx why wouldn't I fake something scarcer like a Confete or Wizzard? No one sees enough of these to be an expert on just what is what.
I think he means he has his suspiscions as to what it is - not that he suspects a fake.
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Old 09-24-13 | 03:35 PM
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Drive side serial begins with MC and has a Z on the other side, which seems to indicate 1985.

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I think he means he has his suspiscions as to what it is - not that he suspects a fake.
Yeah, this. But don't get me wrong, I can conspiracy theory along with the best of 'em.
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Likely an early Corsa.
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I've seen custom made Merckx frames, made for individuals. Could be a one off.
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