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09-24-13 | 01:46 PM

jethin

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Another Identify This Merckx Thread

I have my suspicions, but this one is a tough one (at least for me.) BF Merckx Experts, Activate!

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09-24-13 | 02:24 PM

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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.

09-24-13 | 03:06 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.

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09-24-13 | 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Bianchigirll

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.