Merckx MX Leader 20th Anniv Edition headed my way.

[Louis]

Be sure you use boiled linseed oil, not raw linseed oil.

Raw takes way longer to dry.

[Clean39T]

Originally Posted by monarchguy

Hardware store -- if you're looking in the kitchen for linseed oil, you've got bigger problems.

BTW, congrats on the frame -- would love to get one.

-- Dan

It was a weak attempt at humor.

-- Also Dan

[Clean39T]

I put some NOS ITM bars on it and a Merlin Ti stem. I thought I'd like the combo, but I think it clashes, so I'm off to the local used shop to get a 3TTT silver one they have..



I was lucky enough to score a near-new Record Carbon post off eBay yesterday.

And I've got a Regale FX coming in the mail.

That, plus black tape and black pedals, and a tire swap, should get her to a comfortable landing place for now.


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[thirdgenbird]

I would hold off changing the stem intill you get the new post, saddle, and tape. I think it may work. Especially if you do king ti cages.

[oldpotatoe]

Originally Posted by Clean39T

Well I somehow got it to not be rolling without the linseed; it'll probably shake back loose but who knows..

I put some NOS ITM bars on it and a Merlin Ti stem. I thought I'd like the combo, but I think it clashes, so I'm off to the local used shop to get a 3TTT silver one they have..



I was lucky enough to score a near-new Record Carbon post off eBay yesterday.

And I've got a Regale FX coming in the mail.

That, plus black tape and black pedals, and a tire swap, should get her to a comfortable landing place for now.


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Be careful with that. Non seat collar(either Campag or ones that you can turn around)..when you tighten, it gets not round and you can crack one of these pretty thin carbon posts.

I have King Iris on my Merckx.think they look swell.

[Clean39T]

Originally Posted by oldpotatoe

Be careful with that. Non seat collar(either Campag or ones that you can turn around)..when you tighten, it gets not round and you can crack one of these pretty thin carbon posts.

I have King Iris on my Merckx.think they look swell.

Thank you for the heads up - every day I learn I still have so much to learn - I thought my only issue with it was going to be keeping it in good shape with the somewhat rough inside of the seat-tube.

My alternative was an American Classic Ti post, but maybe I'll see what else I can find out there - haven't seen many Chris King posts to be honest. I nabbed a Modolo stem on the cheap today - only downside being it weighs 380g - or just over a 1/4 lb more than the Ti one..

[colker]

Originally Posted by Clean39T

Thank you for the heads up - every day I learn I still have so much to learn - I thought my only issue with it was going to be keeping it in good shape with the somewhat rough inside of the seat-tube.

My alternative was an American Classic Ti post, but maybe I'll see what else I can find out there - haven't seen many Chris King posts to be honest. I nabbed a Modolo stem on the cheap today - only downside being it weighs 380g - or just over a 1/4 lb more than the Ti one..

what´s wrong w/ the merlin stem? OPotatoe is talking about the cages i believe.

[thirdgenbird]

Originally Posted by Clean39T

Thank you for the heads up - every day I learn I still have so much to learn - I thought my only issue with it was going to be keeping it in good shape with the somewhat rough inside of the seat-tube.

My alternative was an American Classic Ti post, but maybe I'll see what else I can find out there - haven't seen many Chris King posts to be honest. I nabbed a Modolo stem on the cheap today - only downside being it weighs 380g - or just over a 1/4 lb more than the Ti one..

I would go with the ti post, and ti stem, and ti cages on this one.

King (bottle cages) is a different company than Chris King.

[Clean39T]

Originally Posted by colker

what´s wrong w/ the merlin stem? OPotatoe is talking about the cages i believe.

Oh - now that I zoom in on his pic I see that - I'd never heard of Chris King making a post, just figured I'd missed something..

But all these years I've thought that's who made King Ti cages.. It's like finally seeing the lyrics to Rocket Man - suddenly everything makes much more sense.


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[colker]

PMP titanium seatpost.

[Clean39T]

Originally Posted by colker

PMP titanium seatpost.

Decoder ring please.. PMP?


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[merckxman]

PMP is an Italian component company :
http://www.pmpbike.net

[cadence90]

Originally Posted by thirdgenbird

I would go with the ti post, and ti stem, and ti cages on this one.

Absolutely.

PMP ti seatposts are very good. There are a few on eBay right now, as long as the Merckx is 27.2mm diameter. In PMP nomenclature, SB00 = 0mm setback; SB14 = 14mm; SB27 = 27mm.

[velomateo]

What ever stem you choose Ti or steel, it's a huge improvement over the first pic you posted of "as purchased". Great bike.

[sw3759]

what they said..ti cages stem and post will look great.
oh and keep the white tape..looks so much classier than the black imo.
the white pedals and saddle don't hurt either