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08-16-20, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by OpenRoad33

Thanks for letting me know this. Any idea what year it is? I will see if I can find a Corsa Extra Fork

It will need to have a longer steerer than most of the used forks will have.

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08-16-20, 01:35 PM

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Ditch the horrible saddle and bar tape, get a silver seatpost. King Iris cages.

I checked out King Bottle cages. Cool little company out of a garage. Are you affiliated with them?

08-16-20, 01:44 PM

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Nope, just understand they are the cage to have on a nice classic style bike. The stainless ones actually aren't that expensive.

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08-16-20, 01:45 PM

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Nope, just understand they are the cage to have on a nice classic style bike. The stainless ones actually aren't that expensive.

Yeah I love the look! I ordered two of them for the bike! Thanks for recommendation. Now I just have to find some Eddy Merckx Bottles!

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08-16-20, 07:02 PM

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Update-

So as suggested, I’ve changed the bar tape to black and changed the seat post to chrome. Much improvement! Next are the Saddle and the pedals! Thanks all for the help!
Also ordered the King Iris Bottle Cages!

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08-16-20, 10:47 PM

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thanks for letting me know this. Any idea what year it is? I will see if i can find a corsa extra fork

1994/1995

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08-16-20, 10:50 PM

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1994/1995

thanks

01-24-21, 07:26 PM

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Nice bike. First one I've seen with the same frame/color scheme as mine.

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01-30-21, 04:43 AM

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Hey All,

I bought a sweet Eddy Merckx Arcobeleno today! I will put pics to follow. Full Campy groupo.
Here are some pics! Would love your upgrade ideas.

wow, very sweet. new wrap, seat post that thing is an eye sore, seat god awful. clean her up.
enjoy...

02-04-21, 09:06 PM

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New bar tape and sear post look fantastic.....ride her as is, she is beautiful

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Beautiful! Just curious, what did you pay for this bike? I have an Arcobaleno as well, in similar condition and groupo. Hope you are enjoying your ride! Thanks!