Let's see your Merckx [Archive] - The Paceline Forum

bobswire

06-24-2013, 08:13 AM

I've recently become a Merckx convert and would love to see what you got.
Picked up my first Merckx a Corsa Extra last month, the frame was well used and needed some tlc to bring back some shine but boy does it ride great. Will soon be receiving an MX-L, another that was on my bucket list.

http://oi42.tinypic.com/dc92rl.jpg

oldpotatoe

06-24-2013, 08:17 AM

here tis, gonna ride it to work today

jr59

06-24-2013, 08:28 AM

I haven't sold mine yet!

Aaron O

06-24-2013, 08:35 AM

http://i936.photobucket.com/albums/ad205/aolk67/Photo0556.jpg

christian

06-24-2013, 08:38 AM

Ex-Axel Merckx MX Leader:

http://www.christianedstrom.com/merckx/007.jpg

My FNG-scheme MX Leader:

http://www.christianedstrom.com/Ride_201200825/Good_tines.jpg

http://www.christianedstrom.com/ride_photos/riv_merckx.jpg

texbike

06-24-2013, 08:50 AM

TKom MXL

http://i1235.photobucket.com/albums/ff427/mspess/1097.jpg (http://s1235.photobucket.com/user/mspess/media/1097.jpg.html)

Merckx/Caloi MXL Motorola team bike from 1995 (Bruno Thibout)

http://i1235.photobucket.com/albums/ff427/mspess/IMG_1729_zps8c17a59b.jpg (http://s1235.photobucket.com/user/mspess/media/IMG_1729_zps8c17a59b.jpg.html)

7-11 paint CE

http://i1235.photobucket.com/albums/ff427/mspess/IMG_1730_zps6251ed74.jpg (http://s1235.photobucket.com/user/mspess/media/IMG_1730_zps6251ed74.jpg.html)

Texbike

johngmartin

06-24-2013, 08:57 AM

http://i.imgur.com/QL0r9gJ.jpg

witcombusa

06-24-2013, 09:11 AM

Here's my two...'89 Corsa Extra and a '98 MXL

wallymann

06-24-2013, 09:24 AM

replaced stress-cracked downtube + molteni colors. lovin' the "sorta-mxl" oversized downtube and chainstays.

http://brown-snout.com/cycling/bikes/merckx_corsa-os/IMGP0781.JPG

phcollard

06-24-2013, 09:25 AM

A very poor indoor shot of my Corsa Extra after the first build this winter. Some things have changed, will update with proper photos!

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/3032014/build.JPG

Oh and I just got a matching Road Holland patriotic jersey too :banana:

http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0226/2761/products/7_1024x1024.jpg

merckx

06-24-2013, 09:30 AM

This is my TKom MXL

Texbike

http://i1235.photobucket.com/albums/ff427/mspess/1097.jpg (http://s1235.photobucket.com/user/mspess/media/1097.jpg.html)

Lovely machine!

clalor

06-24-2013, 10:45 AM

My '85 Professional, after sitting in the basement for the last year unbuilt and unloved, back on the road last night in single speed commuter mode.

http://christianlalor.smugmug.com/Other/Misc/i-w3797hp/0/XL/CA_06231320093339-XL.jpg

junkfood

06-24-2013, 11:09 AM

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b21/bsonpics/frames/merckx5_zpsc7d84d26.jpg

Jake

jmoore

06-24-2013, 11:11 AM

Here is my pair. Green MX Leader is now disassembled and lives in a box in my attic. Too small.

http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z232/jason_moore_texas/random%20pics/IMG_1847.jpg

rccardr

06-24-2013, 11:36 AM

'85 Corsa Extra, custom paint by Al Wanta:
http://i797.photobucket.com/albums/yy254/rccardr/85%20Red%20Merckx%20Birthday%20Bike/85RedMerckrightsidedoorlarge.jpg (http://s797.photobucket.com/user/rccardr/media/85%20Red%20Merckx%20Birthday%20Bike/85RedMerckrightsidedoorlarge.jpg.html)
'85 Corsa, original Faema colorway:
http://i797.photobucket.com/albums/yy254/rccardr/85%20Faema%20Merckx%2057cm/85MerckxFaema57cmrightside.jpg (http://s797.photobucket.com/user/rccardr/media/85%20Faema%20Merckx%2057cm/85MerckxFaema57cmrightside.jpg.html)
'93 Corsa Extra (need to take finished pics of this one):
http://i797.photobucket.com/albums/yy254/rccardr/89%20Green%20Merckx%20CE/93GreenMerckxCErightsidepartialbuild.jpg (http://s797.photobucket.com/user/rccardr/media/89%20Green%20Merckx%20CE/93GreenMerckxCErightsidepartialbuild.jpg.html)

bobswire

06-24-2013, 12:26 PM

[QUOTE=rccardr;1372257]'85 Corsa Extra, custom paint by Al Wanta:
[URL=http://s797.photobucket.com/user/rccardr/media/85%20Red%20Merckx%20Birthday%20Bike/85RedMerckrightsidedoorlarge.jpg.html]http://i797.photobucket.com/albums/yy254/rccardr/85%20Red%20Merckx%20Birthday%20Bike/85RedMerckrightsidedoorlarge.jpg

Your red Corsa is one of the cleanest builds I've ever seen. Everything works.

Scott Shire

06-24-2013, 04:10 PM

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8511/8414784523_b3ff4d8a80.jpg

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8533/8630199590_5a55052711.jpg

jvp

06-24-2013, 04:46 PM

'89 corsa extra and an '85 pro
https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc3/1043984_10200194149958311_315254879_n.jpg

northbend

06-24-2013, 09:05 PM

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj140/northbend/P1030789.jpg (http://s271.photobucket.com/user/northbend/media/P1030789.jpg.html)

ctam

06-24-2013, 09:54 PM

Mine...not sure if this was a team paint scheme or not???

KidWok

06-24-2013, 10:04 PM

My repainted '86 Professional with a 9 spd Chorus build.

http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/602340_10201267888687236_6999051_n.jpg

Just bought a black regal for it.

Tai

dbh

06-25-2013, 06:55 AM

Recently purchased frame from forum. Looks to be a Lotto team frame. Swapped the 10 speed Campy group from another MX-Leader, which is on its way to a new home with another forumite.

timto

06-28-2013, 03:36 PM

Used to wear 10sp record, but now a home to a mint record delta group from buddy ctam. so beautiful. rear bridge too low to run the 26 Grand Bois Cypress on there...

so very smooooove

KidWok

06-28-2013, 03:50 PM

Used to wear 10sp record, but now a home to a mint record delta group from buddy ctam. so beautiful. rear bridge too low to run the 26 Grand Bois Cypress on there...

so very smooooove

Giggity...

Tai

christian

06-28-2013, 03:58 PM

Mine...not sure if this was a team paint scheme or not???

Wow. Perfect.

R3awak3n

06-28-2013, 11:53 PM

http://img16.imageshack.us/img16/310/a8es.jpg

Ithadan

06-29-2013, 12:14 AM

Put some effort into modernizing my Ti AX this week:

Last week:

http://i.imgur.com/COvFvl.jpg (http://i.imgur.com/COvFv.jpg)

This week (changed everything but the cages. Don't mind the fit- still have to finalize that):

http://i.imgur.com/peUlrbol.jpg (http://i.imgur.com/peUlrbo.jpg)

cash05458

06-29-2013, 06:17 AM

http://www.flickr.com/photos/98181578@N07/

MXLeader ect...

jet sanchez

06-29-2013, 09:16 AM

The Telekom bike is Olaf Ludwig's old rig, the Hitachi is my girlfriend's and the tutti-frutti has been completely changed but I have no current photos, it has a 10-speed Record group on it and different wheels. They are all great bikes.

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j103/jetsanchEz/olaf1.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/sL4lQXV.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/jedKX53.jpg

jet sanchez

06-29-2013, 09:21 AM

And I stupidly sold this Team SC for reasons that I cannot remember, I think it was a hair too small but wow, did it ever ride nicely.

http://i.imgur.com/mh9oW.jpg

ronaldeth

08-04-2013, 04:58 PM

My Caloi By Eddy Merckx Lotto Team 1994

thirdgenbird

08-04-2013, 05:05 PM

Sweet ride

texbike

08-05-2013, 12:17 AM

My Caloi By Eddy Merckx Lotto Team 1994

That looks really sharp!

Texbike

tv_vt

08-05-2013, 09:46 AM

This thread needs more ti. Not the most beautiful Merckx out there by far, nor with the cred of a Corsa Extra or MXL, but definitely a nice-riding Merckx. Replaced the original orange-yellow decals with a few from the 7-Eleven decal set. Also has a 15mm ti headtube extension crafted by Ti Fabrications of Portland, OR.

Fit these days seems to be Merckx-fit (duh) or almost French-fit, based on CompCyc standards...

tv_vt

08-05-2013, 09:56 AM

Judging from these photos, Merckx has never made a carbon frame, and basically hasn't even sold a frame in about 10 years :confused:

mistermo

08-05-2013, 10:06 AM

http://mistermo.smugmug.com/Cycling/Merckx-7-Eleven/i-2rB3zv3/0/L/IMGP6092-L.jpg (http://mistermo.smugmug.com/Cycling/Merckx-7-Eleven/25404266_m5ZK95#!i=2090592638&k=2rB3zv3&lb=1&s=A)

http://mistermo.smugmug.com/Cycling/Merckx-Hampsten/i-dFVFpHt/0/L/IMG_7436-L.jpg (http://mistermo.smugmug.com/Cycling/Merckx-Hampsten/13072767_mrCvvN#!i=947166890&k=dFVFpHt&lb=1&s=A)

http://mistermo.smugmug.com/Cycling/Merckx-Hampsten/i-nXwBFwW/0/L/IMG_7482-L.jpg (http://mistermo.smugmug.com/Cycling/Merckx-Hampsten/13072767_mrCvvN#!i=947176233&k=nXwBFwW&lb=1&s=A)

http://mistermo.smugmug.com/Cycling/Merckx-Molteni-Fixie/Merckx-Molteni-Fixie/i-wsxMtwv/0/L/IMG_6935-L.jpg (http://mistermo.smugmug.com/Cycling/Merckx-Molteni-Fixie/Merckx-Molteni-Fixie/15314073_gN2SGN#!i=1145841628&k=wsxMtwv&lb=1&s=A)

http://mistermo.smugmug.com/Cycling/Merckx-Molteni-Fixie/Merckx-Molteni-Fixie/i-N9M4sWz/0/L/IMG_6939-L.jpg (http://mistermo.smugmug.com/Cycling/Merckx-Molteni-Fixie/Merckx-Molteni-Fixie/15314073_gN2SGN#!i=1145841813&k=N9M4sWz&lb=1&s=A)

http://mistermo.smugmug.com/Cycling/Merckx-Molteni-Fixie/Merckx-Molteni-Fixie/i-wpRCmxD/0/L/IMG_6981-L.jpg (http://mistermo.smugmug.com/Cycling/Merckx-Molteni-Fixie/Merckx-Molteni-Fixie/15314073_gN2SGN#!i=1145842250&k=wpRCmxD&lb=1&s=A)

http://mistermo.smugmug.com/Cycling/Merckx-Corsa-01/i-98LNkkz/0/L/IMG_7515-L.jpg (http://mistermo.smugmug.com/Cycling/Merckx-Corsa-01/13073137_ZBP43c#!i=947196700&k=98LNkkz&lb=1&s=A)

tiretrax

08-05-2013, 10:18 AM

Judging from these photos, Merckx has never made a carbon frame, and basically hasn't even sold a frame in about 10 years :confused:

Those aren't worth the pixels [even though I thought the 2009 MXL (whatever was Eddy's last year of ownership) was the smoothest carbon frame I've ridden].

that guy

08-05-2013, 02:35 PM

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_XPzP8STRuAY/S8ygwLsLfnI/AAAAAAAAGCc/6v_xKmDZIjo/s800/IMG_3389.JPG

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_XPzP8STRuAY/S8ygxQqvKRI/AAAAAAAAGCg/6YROkaQ04XM/s800/IMG_3400.JPG

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_XPzP8STRuAY/S8ygyWuXoBI/AAAAAAAAGCk/8FkMJ5NpBx8/s800/IMG_3406.JPG

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_XPzP8STRuAY/S8ygy6YeUII/AAAAAAAAGCo/-n78N-7XMpw/s800/IMG_3408.JPG

slueck

08-05-2013, 03:46 PM

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8182/7992473440_3a6143b9ef_c.jpg

gngroup

09-13-2013, 10:50 PM

2004 MX Leader frameset with 2004 Campy Chorus group, Deda bar/stem, Zipp 101 clinchers, and a nice white Rolls saddle!

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-wFfkruyM7Rg/UjPa2OnV9_I/AAAAAAAAC3U/OvhwUErellE/s800/photo.JPG

cnighbor1

09-13-2013, 11:06 PM

which of Eddy Merckx frames is the top of the line
I know the Columbus MAX tubing frame is a very stiff frame
Asking has I would like to buy one but not sure which to buy
Charles

choke

09-13-2013, 11:32 PM

I snagged this '85 Corsa Extra last week...now I'm collecting parts for a retro build.

http://eddy.ciocctoo.com/e1.jpg

cachagua

09-14-2013, 12:36 AM

Beautiful! Very unusual color and decals. . .

1985. I was in the position then to buy any bike I wanted (which position I've been in only a few times since). I bought a weird, unheard-of thing called a Fat Chance, put smooth tires on it, and rode all over western Canada for 7 weeks that summer. . . but look what I could have bought, if I'd even known there were Eddy Merckx bikes at the time.

Took me 'til last winter to get a Corsa Extra. Worth the wait? Yep.

rccardr

09-14-2013, 09:21 AM

Charles, top of the line can be very subjective with Merckx frames. Some like the shaped tubing of the MXL, others feel it is too stiff a ride. Some prefer the classic geometry of the Corsa Extra in SLX, others the SL tubed Corsa.

To be honest, I like 'em all. Recently acquired #6 and 7, a 753 Professional and a TSX Century. Suspect they will be as solid and reliable as the others.

jet sanchez

09-14-2013, 01:45 PM

This is a Corsa Extra made out of TXS tubes, it is a very smooth ride.

http://i.imgur.com/9jli69K.jpg

vav

09-14-2013, 01:51 PM

197ish by Kessels. Ready for Cino Heroica

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8019/7640702740_bbe68082e5_b.jpg

Ithadan

09-14-2013, 03:50 PM

Loving the arabesque there.

bart998

09-14-2013, 09:41 PM

Will be listing soon for sale.

gomango

09-14-2013, 11:46 PM

My Alu Cross out on the trail today.

Will be flying Campy this winter as soon as Thirdgenbird gets a hold of it. :)

Till then, it's still a great bike as configured.

Edit: Except for the Avid brakes. Yuk. Kool Stops for now and a rethink this winter.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7403/9741555997_d19cb07c10_b.jpg

whatwolf

09-15-2013, 06:30 AM

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8182/7992473440_3a6143b9ef_c.jpg

Wow, this is one of the best I've seen in a while. Even the dirty bar tape looks good.

zmudshark

09-19-2013, 10:45 PM

My wife's. Nicest one I've ever seen:

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-gXDw1mSUZsw/RsXv2rKi3rI/AAAAAAAAHFE/vnO9bjg519w/w1181-h886-no/P8170265.JPG

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-pWi3Di6WKMY/RsXxFrKi3xI/AAAAAAAAHFE/1HIDUuh61WU/w1181-h886-no/P8170271.JPG

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-2euRkIzxeH0/RsXv47Ki3vI/AAAAAAAAHFE/gWcwJEWyTrM/w1181-h886-no/P8170269.JPG

choke

09-19-2013, 10:59 PM

My wife's. Nicest one I've ever seen:Absolutely beautiful.

bobswire

11-15-2013, 09:32 AM

Strada early 90's
http://i43.tinypic.com/x5uzk2.jpg

sales guy

11-15-2013, 10:00 AM

I need to find one in the size and color I need so I can build it and add mine to the page.

tv_vt

11-15-2013, 11:08 AM

Had this Corsa Extra for a few years. Didn't get ridden enough, so ended up selling it when I got something else ("no net frame gain" household rule...).

It didn't have the Century geometry from what I could tell. Would be interested in trying another one with that geometry to see what that's like. It was a very pretty bike, though.

Certainly, the SLX tubing was stiff enough - can't imagine what an MXL would feel like.

Saffs

11-15-2013, 11:36 AM

I almost bought a Lotto one recently, seeing that I wish I did.

My Caloi By Eddy Merckx Lotto Team 1994

bobswire

11-15-2013, 07:49 PM

Updated pic from today (11-14-2013), Fort Funston

http://i42.tinypic.com/2ms0p3k.jpg

SuperColnago

11-15-2013, 09:02 PM

If it is 55 or 56 Ill buy! Killer Merckx love it!

Will be listing soon for sale.

SuperColnago

11-15-2013, 09:03 PM

I want if you sell and its a 55 or 56!

Will be listing soon for sale.

bobswire

11-15-2013, 10:47 PM

I want if you sell and its a 55 or 56!

http://forums.thepaceline.net/showthread.php?t=136335

Fixed

01-08-2014, 11:58 PM

I may be getting this shipped out to San Francisco from my old home in Florida if things go ok :)
Cheers

CDollarsign

01-09-2014, 06:41 AM

This is my Corsa Extra. Updated with Record Dual Pivots, and C-Record Crank and FD. Pics shortly!

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ApJ2y5sqGJw/Uai2_a_zFYI/AAAAAAAAARI/TY7ujRMw8S4/w676-h507-no/IMG_0862.JPG

sillverchevy

01-09-2014, 10:25 PM

2001 Merckx Elite Ultegra 9 speed dressed for Battenkill last year.
1697873861

dvancleve

01-12-2014, 10:46 PM

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i229/dvancleve/a34d7dde4cae29f531f64e02e7987863.jpg

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i229/dvancleve/abb55f8785daf92ff7b3b8f79de5d19a.jpg

Campy Record 9S, Thompson seatpost and stem, American Classic CR-420 wheels (or at least they were until the rear rim was fatally dented). Rear rim was totaled the first time I rode on these wheels, now it's a Kinlin XR-380 relaced with Sapim Race and Laser spokes. I also have some Record hubs laced to FiR Zenith rims (a lot like Open Pros), just relaced 2x with Lasers and alloy nipples in front and 3x/1x with Race/Laser combo in back. I am torn on the rims, really wish I had a wheelset with nice hubs and the new wide rims instead of either of these. The red seat and tires are perhaps a bit much, but I already had them left over from a bike I never built up...

Doug

don compton

01-13-2014, 12:01 AM

vintag3

01-13-2014, 11:01 AM

197ish by Kessels. Ready for Cino Heroica

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8019/7640702740_bbe68082e5_b.jpg

Amazing Build! Looks like a blast to ride:)

rccardr

01-13-2014, 08:14 PM

Mid 90's CE/SLX. 7 and 7 on the top tube guides.

http://i797.photobucket.com/albums/yy254/rccardr/Mid%2090s%20Green%20Merckx%20CE/GreenMerckxCErightsidesale_zps50d248a6.jpg (http://s797.photobucket.com/user/rccardr/media/Mid%2090s%20Green%20Merckx%20CE/GreenMerckxCErightsidesale_zps50d248a6.jpg.html)

Vonruden

01-13-2014, 08:44 PM

Love your Eddy Rccrdr

my Eddy's

http://i1266.photobucket.com/albums/jj533/vonruden1/D82B13BF-DA9C-473D-ABA0-F5BF25895CAA_zpsewt1aibq.jpg

http://i1266.photobucket.com/albums/jj533/vonruden1/963792cfd1d7714a26d51bd356108e2c_zps7b272d8e.jpg

http://i1266.photobucket.com/albums/jj533/vonruden1/SAM_1991_zps902387d7.jpg

dookie

02-24-2014, 09:32 PM

197ish by Kessels. Ready for Cino Heroica

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8019/7640702740_bbe68082e5_b.jpg

oh my!

mine is possibly earlier, and a bit rougher...

~'72-73 Falcon Molteni, probably one of the earliest. 531 w/long-point lugs and Campy dropouts, but construction is not exactly artisanal. All original 1st gen Dura-Ace (Crane), w/ Sunshine (Superbe) / Super Champ wheels, Cinelli cockpit, Brooks saddle.

(photo is at purchase...looks a bit better now.)

http://i.imgur.com/MoGGowH.jpg