Merckx Build "dilemma"

[bobswire]

It's a great frame don't limit its potential unless it's just for show (because back in the day).

[choke]

Nice frame....Slurpee is my favorite Merckx color.

Originally Posted by cmbicycles

some mixture of Campy and shimano down tube shifters.

All Campy with retrofrictions....preferably the big barrel Campy model. But I am on a DT shifter kick lately.

[nesteel]

Originally Posted by choke

Nice frame....Slurpee is my favorite Merckx color.

All Campy with retrofrictions....preferably the big barrel Campy model. But I am on a DT shifter kick lately.

Same. I have, however, started to favor indexed DTs.

[zmudshark]

Originally Posted by AngryScientist

i personally have no interest in reenactment bikes. i say build it with whatever will make you want to actually ride it the most. the frame is the frame and it speaks for itself, IMO. we can all appreciate the beauty and value of the frame by itself and not worry about what's hung on it.

i would say it's better to see it out in the wild being ridden with good modernish components > leaning against the wall with period correct stuff!

IMO, of course, great looking frame!

^^^ + ∞

That being said, silver Campy is always the correct answer in this situation.

[Catman]

Looks pretty sweet!


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[travis bickle]

Go with DA 7400. That is what I have on mine. I love that stuff.

[cmbicycles]

Originally Posted by travis bickle

Go with DA 7400. That is what I have on mine. I love that stuff.

That looks sweet, the saddle is a perfect match... it also looks like my size. OT, do you have a chalk board at your house?

[travis bickle]

That is a chalkboard. It was in the house when I bought it back in '99 and haven't taken it down.

Originally Posted by cmbicycles

OT, do you have a chalk board at your house?

[sw3759]

Originally Posted by travis bickle

Go with DA 7400. That is what I have on mine. I love that stuff.

very nice MXL Travis..have the same in the corsa extra (tsx) model w/7410 that bought new in 92' (I think),but not an actual team bike like yours..

any idea if that is bike Zanoli was riding when he punched Davis Phinney at the tour du pont..
at least you could tell people it is,would make for a funny story