'94 Caloi by Eddy Merckx, MX Leader

[oonaff]

yeah of course,i think most stuff would look ok,shame the pic does not show what the bars were,La 's spokes look
cool and was surprised to see a photo of Bigmig riding on shamals in a hilly or mountain stage once .
oh well another dream frame added to the dozen or so . tis a wicked frame indeed look forward to your updates
on the minor paint and chrome issues,i mean rechroming would be too expensive. would you extend the paint line ? or say
its out of the way, its an old frame and doesnt matter and keep it waxed, like i prob would.
[just seen one auctioned :shock: ]

 

[TimmS]

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I'm definitely not going for a full repaint now. Just gonna give it my best to restore the chrome. In my opinion it would be a shame to touch te paint because it's an old team bike with accompanying battle scars.

 

[TimmS]

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It took some time, but I have found the groupset is wanted.
Just in, so I still have some cleaning to do, but it looks gooood

 

[TimmS]

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Today I also remembered that I have this lying around for a while, waiting for a project ...

Now I need some wheels, handlebar, seatpost and a saddle.

 

[Mike Muz]

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Fantastic thread so far, and pleased you decided on Dura Ace for the groupset. Those chainstays a massive! :shock:
I wonder if Schmil rode this model frame to victory in Paris-Roubaix? A very memorable race that year. Think he used Cinelli crit bars, so 65s, but open to correction on that. Rarely see Caloi frames up for sale , so well done on the purchase I'm sure that Motorola used Caloi frames for at least one year, clearly not '94 though, unless Armstrong insisted on a Merckx frame.
Looking forward to the next installment

Mike

 

[TimmS]

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Caloi = Eddy Merckx
Also, I'm almost sure that Tchmil rode a bike with front suspensoin.
I should try to find some pictures!

 

[Mike Muz]

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Yes indeed , I was aware of that fact . Maybe Rockshox as I think Duclos lassalle used them for one of his wins, '92 or '93. Can't remember which

 

[Mike Muz]

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Rock Shox Mag21 SL Ti forks then

And 8-speed STI

Mike

 

[TimmS]

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Mike, yes, that was the picture I was looking for!

Also, I know that they were on 8 speed in '94, but it's very hard (expensive) to get a nice 7400 sti group.
Got the 7700 set for a very good price

 

[Mike Muz]

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Yes the older STI groups are getting hard to grt hold of , still going to look ace with that set up
Looking forward to updates

Mike