Motorola Eddy Merckx Corsa Extra SLX 1994

[N-plus-one]

I have a mix of CF and SF bikes. I enjoy them all.

 

[m77wkd]

It's all in the details. Some Michelin Airstop tubes with lovely 40mm brass stems.

 

[m77wkd]

The current trend for fat tyres is due to one thing in my opinion, modern carbon fibre being so uncomfortable to ride. Back in the day anyone turning up with fat tyres would be laughed at. Anything more than 25 just looks awful.

100% agree

 

[halvis]

It looks stunning, how does it ride?

 

[m77wkd]

It looks stunning, how does it ride?

When I get it down from the wall I'll let you know seriously though, it's just how it was in the 90s. It shifts.

 

[m77wkd]

Finding an excuse to tinker with the merckx.

Planing on reducing the bar reach so a shorter cinelli stem and some 64-42s bar to come out of storage.
Also, the 7700 wheel hubs are going in favour of some period correct refurbished 7403s.

May have some bit for sale soon

 

[minor_LEGEND]

A credit to the commitment & determination with putting this together, what a feast for the eyes. Scrolling through the pages full of pictures is a joy.

 

[m77wkd]

Finding an excuse to tinker with the merckx.

Planing on reducing the bar reach so a shorter cinelli stem and some 64-42s bar to come out of storage.
Also, the 7700 wheel hubs are going in favour of some period correct refurbished 7403s.

May have some bit for sale soon

 

[m77wkd]

Don't you just hate it when something you've been after for ages suddenly pops up on ebay. Just had to have them for authenticity

 

[N-plus-one]

You know it makes sense. Buy them, plus a set of spares if possible.