1991 Eddy Merckx Corsa Extra TSX

[Sirreal]

Hi all - Piccies of my EM, brought on fleabay for a relative song. Frame checks out as a 91 by serial numbers. Not identified all the bits yet, but list so far is -

Frame: 1991 EM Corsa Extra - Columbus TSX tubing

Fork: EM - looks like it the one it was built with as lugs check to year.

Headset: Stronglight
Stem: Cinelli (no idea which one)
Handlebar: Cinelli Criterium 65-42
Bar Tape:

Brake Levers/Brifters: Campag Chorus
Brake Calipers: Campag Chorus
Brake Pads: Rubbish!
Brake Cables:

Shifters:
Front Derailleur: Campag Athena (I think)
Rear Derailleur: Campag Mirage 9-speed
Derailleur Cables:
Cassette:Campagnola 9speed 13-23t
Chain:
Cranks: Campag Chorus
Chainrings: Campag Chorus 53/42
Bottom Bracket: Campag Chorus
Pedals: System Ex cheapos as temporary measure

Rims: No idea
Hubs: Front is Mavic - I think the rear is Campag
Hub Skewers: Mavic / Campag
Nipples:
Spokes:
Tyres:
Tubes:

Saddle: Decathalon cheapo for now
Seatpost: Generic alloy post, no idea of make
Seatpost Binder:

Bottle Cage: Original - 1 only
Extras:

Weight: Bathroom scales say 19.4 lb, 8.8kg - I suspect they are wrong

I will replace the seat with a San Remo Rolls, and the seat post with a Campag Chorus, when said items appear in my price range on ebay. I'll also look out for some more appropriate pedals (it came with plastic block pedals, but for £180 I can't complain )

Frame and forks have a few paint scrapes, no significant rust, so I'll probably not go for a repaint as I've not seen any others in seafoam green all over.

 

[nammonk]

Welcome Sirreal. Looks like you got a bargain there.
The chainset is first generation Chorus as well.
Nick

 

[Sirreal]

Cheers nammonk - and thanks for the id on the c/s, I'm new to all these high end parts (well - they were when I was in my 20's ). Starting to see the point of them now, riding in the Peak district with a 53/42 needs smooth changing before the revs drop! Bike rides really well too, and steers beautifully, brakes could do with better blocks though.

 

[SIMONFREESE]

Welcome sirreal, a nice purchase!

 

[Rich34]

I think I'm going to cry... why haven't I seen any Corsa Extras for that sort of price!!!

Lovely bike, and welcome to the site...

 

[nammonk]

Are the rims Wolber Profil? Same kind of grey as they were (not so dark as Mavic, maybe). Hard to tell from the pics.

 

[Sirreal]

No idea, stickers have been removed. Coating is a grey with a slight brown tint, and shiney, only Mavics I've ever had were darker, and satin rather than gloss. 2cm deep edge to centre. No matter, they track true and give a smooth, slightly firm, ride.

 

[grilla]

I'll give you £185 for it

I saw this go actually, but missed the chance of getting a bid on in time. How bad is the scratching? The listing was so bad and unclear it was impossible to tell anything about it!

 

[Sirreal]

Surface grazing, no rust, not that bad imho and certainly not bad enough to justify a reprint. If I can match the colour then I'll probably do some touch up work.