It's Official: Merckx 7-Eleven falls into Evil Hands
06-05-07, 07:54 PM
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This looks like a Team replica, am I right? I know that quite a few were made in the Slurpie colors that were not actually team bikes. I've noticed most team bikes are generally NOT in such pristine condition, unless there are "backup bike" or other extenuating circumstances surrounding them.
Still, it's EVERYTHING 7-Eleven rode, so to me, it's a team bike.
If you're looking for alloy Campy, take a look at Glory Cycles selection from last year:
https://www.glorycycles.com/cagrse.html
I just bought an alloy Record crank, myself, and considered Centaur for some time before caving and going with SRAM Rival. Alloy Campy seems hard to find right now, and I'm just hacked off with Campy for the ugly plasticky carbon they've gone with. Looks like every other bit of trash on the market and would just NOT look right on my Cinelli or Pogliaghi. For me, if it's Campy, it's gotta be C-Record or before.
Glad you got it! Thanks for sharing; it's a beauty!
Still, it's EVERYTHING 7-Eleven rode, so to me, it's a team bike.
If you're looking for alloy Campy, take a look at Glory Cycles selection from last year:
https://www.glorycycles.com/cagrse.html
I just bought an alloy Record crank, myself, and considered Centaur for some time before caving and going with SRAM Rival. Alloy Campy seems hard to find right now, and I'm just hacked off with Campy for the ugly plasticky carbon they've gone with. Looks like every other bit of trash on the market and would just NOT look right on my Cinelli or Pogliaghi. For me, if it's Campy, it's gotta be C-Record or before.
Glad you got it! Thanks for sharing; it's a beauty!
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06-05-07, 08:32 PM
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She's a beauty!!
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06-05-07, 10:20 PM
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oooh, oooo, my big chance to post the "who wears short shorts?" picture 
Isn't it funny how "what's correct" changes so much? 'Back in the day', the bottom of the bars were parallel with the top-tube, the hoods were low on the bars, and most riders rode a frame that wasn't 2 sizes too small for them
more retro pics here:
https://grahamwatson.com/dublin/misc/misc1.html
Isn't it funny how "what's correct" changes so much? 'Back in the day', the bottom of the bars were parallel with the top-tube, the hoods were low on the bars, and most riders rode a frame that wasn't 2 sizes too small for them
more retro pics here:
https://grahamwatson.com/dublin/misc/misc1.html
Last edited by 531Aussie; 06-05-07 at 10:28 PM.
06-06-07, 01:22 AM
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Originally Posted by cmh
Nice - what year is it? I am surprised to see brifters on a 7-eleven team era bike. I didn't think there was overlap there - maybe they are not original parts? or maybe I'm wrong about the timing?
If you put modern parts on this bike you will take it out of its retro grouch or historical appeal, so they may as well be CF. I would leave these on and keep the mileage down using it only for special occasions, but thats just me.
Enjoy your ride - it is sweet.
If you put modern parts on this bike you will take it out of its retro grouch or historical appeal, so they may as well be CF. I would leave these on and keep the mileage down using it only for special occasions, but thats just me.
Enjoy your ride - it is sweet.
Originally Posted by San Rensho
Was this bike really used by one of the Slurpy riders, and if so who? If you can prove the provenance of the bike as being the ride of some hot shot Slurpy, then it I woudn't touch it or even ride it. Treat it as a collectors item.
Originally Posted by oopfoo
This looks like a Team replica, am I right? I know that quite a few were made in the Slurpie colors that were not actually team bikes. I've noticed most team bikes are generally NOT in such pristine condition, unless there are "backup bike" or other extenuating circumstances surrounding them.
Still, it's EVERYTHING 7-Eleven rode, so to me, it's a team bike.
If you're looking for alloy Campy, take a look at Glory Cycles selection from last year:
https://www.glorycycles.com/cagrse.html
I just bought an alloy Record crank, myself, and considered Centaur for some time before caving and going with SRAM Rival. Alloy Campy seems hard to find right now, and I'm just hacked off with Campy for the ugly plasticky carbon they've gone with. Looks like every other bit of trash on the market and would just NOT look right on my Cinelli or Pogliaghi. For me, if it's Campy, it's gotta be C-Record or before.
Glad you got it! Thanks for sharing; it's a beauty!
Still, it's EVERYTHING 7-Eleven rode, so to me, it's a team bike.
If you're looking for alloy Campy, take a look at Glory Cycles selection from last year:
https://www.glorycycles.com/cagrse.html
I just bought an alloy Record crank, myself, and considered Centaur for some time before caving and going with SRAM Rival. Alloy Campy seems hard to find right now, and I'm just hacked off with Campy for the ugly plasticky carbon they've gone with. Looks like every other bit of trash on the market and would just NOT look right on my Cinelli or Pogliaghi. For me, if it's Campy, it's gotta be C-Record or before.
Glad you got it! Thanks for sharing; it's a beauty!
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06-06-07, 04:32 AM
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Originally Posted by 531Aussie
oooh, oooo, my big chance to post the "who wears short shorts?" picture
Isn't it funny how "what's correct" changes so much? 'Back in the day', the bottom of the bars were parallel with the top-tube, the hoods were low on the bars, and most riders rode a frame that wasn't 2 sizes too small for them
more retro pics here:
https://grahamwatson.com/dublin/misc/misc1.html
Isn't it funny how "what's correct" changes so much? 'Back in the day', the bottom of the bars were parallel with the top-tube, the hoods were low on the bars, and most riders rode a frame that wasn't 2 sizes too small for them
more retro pics here:
https://grahamwatson.com/dublin/misc/misc1.html
Sean Yates used to cop ***** for pulling his shorts up like that, riding with his levers low and having his bars pointed backwards, and rightly so. He's still a beast though.
06-06-07, 05:02 AM
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Originally Posted by celticfrost
... I'm debating whether or not to bag up the existing, "period correct" pieces (groupset and wheels) to retain any resale value the bike would have. Currently, I would NEVER consider selling this bike, but who knows in 3, 10 or 40 years from now.
Change the tires...Maybe the rims and ride it like it is...
06-07-07, 07:52 AM
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I'd change the wheelset (clinchers) and cassette, then ride it for a while. Eventually change out the group if you want to keep riding it cuz some of those parts are darn near irreplaceable.
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06-07-07, 07:59 AM
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I think that is a cassette on it now, not too many bikes have 8 speed freewheels. Also, I second the motion to get a new groupset, get some new Dura-Ace, that would look awesome. Also, I'm pretty sure that the rear spacing is 130 already.
