Oops. Accidental Merckx Corsa Extra purchase...
06-22-14, 01:50 AM
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Oops. Accidental Merckx Corsa Extra purchase...
It wasn't supposed to happen. Honest.
I've been out of the C&V scene for a while, enjoying a CX build from this winter, but when an Eddy Merckx Corsa Extra popped up locally, with a ridiculously high shipping price, I had to have a look at the advert.
It turns out it's Columbus SLX, now I'm no tubing snob but the chance to own a hand-brazed frameset made by Belgian masters from Italy's finest steel appealed.
It's also in my size. Hmm.
So I put in a low bid, the seller's shipping costs & odd auction end time kept interest low, and I accidently won it for €160. Don't tell my wife.
The eBay item number is 271522171174 if you want to have a look at the seller's pictures, otherwise I'll post some up when I've pickedit up this week.
Here are a couple of sample pics of similar frames:
And so it begins.
I've been out of the C&V scene for a while, enjoying a CX build from this winter, but when an Eddy Merckx Corsa Extra popped up locally, with a ridiculously high shipping price, I had to have a look at the advert.
It turns out it's Columbus SLX, now I'm no tubing snob but the chance to own a hand-brazed frameset made by Belgian masters from Italy's finest steel appealed.
It's also in my size. Hmm.
So I put in a low bid, the seller's shipping costs & odd auction end time kept interest low, and I accidently won it for €160. Don't tell my wife.
The eBay item number is 271522171174 if you want to have a look at the seller's pictures, otherwise I'll post some up when I've pickedit up this week.
Here are a couple of sample pics of similar frames:
And so it begins.
06-22-14, 03:59 AM
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Sorry to read of your accident(al) purchase.
What!!!!!!**********--------It's a beauty! Great buy and a colour scheme I think is the pick of the Merckx colour schemes. Some people are so lucky.
P.S. I won't tell your wife.
What!!!!!!**********--------It's a beauty! Great buy and a colour scheme I think is the pick of the Merckx colour schemes. Some people are so lucky.
P.S. I won't tell your wife.
06-22-14, 04:25 AM
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Thanks Gary.
Here are the original pictures from the seller´s ad:
I´m thinking a Shimano parts bin build, 2x9 with down tube shifters.
Here are the original pictures from the seller´s ad:
I´m thinking a Shimano parts bin build, 2x9 with down tube shifters.
06-22-14, 04:42 AM
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Beautiful Frame!
Should be a GREAT ride.
Should be a GREAT ride.
06-22-14, 04:57 AM
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That should touch up nicely...
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Great find! I am sure many of us will follow this build with interest.
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06-22-14, 07:33 AM
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I "accidentally" bought my Ciocc (also SLX). Haven't looked back.
That Merckx is a nice pickup. Can't wait to see it built.
That Merckx is a nice pickup. Can't wait to see it built.
06-22-14, 08:17 AM
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I will probably disappoint you all with the build, it´ll be a parts bin special rather than beautiful brushed aluminium Campy 11-speed, but it´ll be functional.
External BB (Tiagra-level)
Modern 105 RD
Some random FD
Tektro brake levers
Dura Ace DT shifters
2x9 drivetrain
Either new Tiagra dual pivot brakes, or NOS Shimano AX Adamo brakeset
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Either new Tiagra dual pivot brakes, or NOS Shimano AX Adamo brakeset
06-22-14, 08:17 AM
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How much was the girl?
Accidentally buying an Eddy Merckx.....that's like accidentally hiring a hooker....."honey, I just made the offer, didn't know it would be accepted!"
Accidentally buying an Eddy Merckx.....that's like accidentally hiring a hooker....."honey, I just made the offer, didn't know it would be accepted!"
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Nice floor.
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Sorry to hear about your accident.
Looks like a nice enough bike except for the PO's personalized decals and pantographed initials on the crown & seat stays.
It's easily remedied though: You can cover them up, or legally change your name to Eddie Merckx so people won't get confused when they see you ride by.
Looks like a nice enough bike except for the PO's personalized decals and pantographed initials on the crown & seat stays.
It's easily remedied though: You can cover them up, or legally change your name to Eddie Merckx so people won't get confused when they see you ride by.
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Shame on you. Please send me your wife's email address so I can tell her where she can dispose of this home wrecker.
At least it doesn't have a picture of the guy's face on it.
Looks like a nice enough bike except for the PO's personalized decals and pantographed initials on the crown & seat stays.
It's easily remedied though: You can cover them up, or legally change your name to Eddie Merckx so people won't get confused when they see you ride by.
It's easily remedied though: You can cover them up, or legally change your name to Eddie Merckx so people won't get confused when they see you ride by.
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I was thinking that myself.
My wife would hate me for saying that- whenever we watch those 'home flippy shows' she's always got something bad to say about the fancy laid floors and is giddy when they inevitably tear them out.
As far as the Merckx... sweet!
My wife would hate me for saying that- whenever we watch those 'home flippy shows' she's always got something bad to say about the fancy laid floors and is giddy when they inevitably tear them out.
As far as the Merckx... sweet!
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Congrats! These are the accidents we enjoy. No matter how you will build it, it's going to be a performing ride.
I also unexpectedly acquired a Corsa Extra SLX last month. So, I understand your feelings. A Merckx has been on my want list for some time.
I also unexpectedly acquired a Corsa Extra SLX last month. So, I understand your feelings. A Merckx has been on my want list for some time.
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Professional, Strada, Corsa, Corsa Extra,....is there a site out there that describes the characteristics of the various vintage Eddy Merckx frames out there? Anyone here care to take a stab at it?
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06-29-14, 11:58 AM
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OK, so, picked up the frame today.
It´s an ex-works frame, ridden by Günther Haritz, gold medalist at the 1972 summer Olympics in the 4k team pursuit!!
Fork weight 760g
Frame weight 2210g
Photos to follow.
YES!!!
It´s an ex-works frame, ridden by Günther Haritz, gold medalist at the 1972 summer Olympics in the 4k team pursuit!!
Fork weight 760g
Frame weight 2210g
Photos to follow.
YES!!!
06-29-14, 06:37 PM
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You HAVE to post photos.
06-29-14, 07:06 PM
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Isn't that the "Coors Light" colors?
06-29-14, 10:10 PM
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So excited spelled his name wrong... mistake after mistake keep making them lol
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Is there a club?
Barchettaman had to get the steal of a lifetime with his price. I jumped when I saw one in my size and with the Campy group. Are these Eddys, with the SLX frames, also called the "DeRosa" inspired frames? Or is that just someone being inventive/stupid?
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