show your old merckx

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i know you cats have the newest and greatest but the old merckxs still have something zen like about them and their devout followers are a hard core bunch
http://forums.thepaceline.net/showpost.php?p=212369&postcount=1
what makes them special to you ?
for me it is the pinnacle of old school racing bikes imho
cheers

[texbike]

1994 MX Leader-

Smooth, responsive, sexy!

http://i1235.photobucket.com/albums/ff427/mspess/1097.jpg


Texbike

[FlashUNC]

Why do I suddenly have a hankering for one of those Domo-era Team SC frames?

[rounder]

I don't have an EM but almost bought one. Back in the early 90s i was trying to decide on what bike to get...whether to get an EM or a Serotta. I liked both 7-11 and Coors Lite teams. Both bikes were beautiful. Tried to analyze it all different ways. In the end, thought the serotta was prettier and Davis Phinney was cool. Went with Serotta and never looked back. Still, Eddy Merkx was great, and that would not have been a bad decision either.

[StellaBlue]

1994 MX Leader-

Smooth, responsive, sexy!

a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/39533604@N06/5350559663/" title="small tkom mxl 3 by texbike, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5243/5350559663_078faf638e.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="small tkom mxl 3" /></a

Texbike

More like very sexy..

[Fixed]

"serotta was prettier and Davis Phinney was cool."
+1 you have a classic race bike
nice find imho
cheers show it

[Fixed]

More like very sexy..
i thought the same thing ..must be true
cheers imho

[texbike]

i thought the same thing ..must be true
cheers imho

Thanks! The bike looks pretty good but it rides even better!

Texbike

[Fixed]

bro you even have the right bottle cage beautiful
cheers imho

[jmoore]

An MXL (60cm) and a Strada OS (61cm), both slightly small, but I don't care.

http://forums.roadbikereview.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=198921&stc=1&d=1272900067

http://forums.roadbikereview.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=198922&stc=1&d=1272900067

http://forums.roadbikereview.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=198925&stc=1&d=1272900134

http://forums.roadbikereview.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=198926&stc=1&d=1272900134

[rounder]

Still have the bike. 7-speed when i got it. One of the best things i ever bought. Fell in love with cycling with this.

http://forums.thepaceline.net/showthread.php?t=28002&highlight=red+nhx

[fiamme red]

http://forums.thepaceline.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=5717&stc=1

[Steve in SLO]

Why do I suddenly have a hankering for one of those Domo-era Team SC frames?
Okay,
This pic has been overexposed on the forum, but this here's for you, FlashUNC:

[zmudshark]

I have a couple. I'm partial to Faema livery

http://picasaweb.google.com/zmudshark/AZFaemaMerckx#

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_yN4-Z85dhz0/S7I8JUFbx4I/AAAAAAAADn8/HzyKtbGzXlk/s800/P3300063.JPG

http://picasaweb.google.com/zmudshark/MerckxFaemaReplica#

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_yN4-Z85dhz0/SYNGRG7xMbI/AAAAAAAAAFE/qCOy3CTrNmM/P6232216.JPG

[that guy]

Shouldn't this thread be in the galleries?

Either way, here's my early '80s Merckx:

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_XPzP8STRuAY/S8ygwLsLfnI/AAAAAAAAGCc/6v_xKmDZIjo/s720/IMG_3389.JPG

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_XPzP8STRuAY/S8ygxQqvKRI/AAAAAAAAGCg/6YROkaQ04XM/s720/IMG_3400.JPG

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_XPzP8STRuAY/S8ygyWuXoBI/AAAAAAAAGCk/8FkMJ5NpBx8/s720/IMG_3406.JPG

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_XPzP8STRuAY/S8ygy6YeUII/AAAAAAAAGCo/-n78N-7XMpw/s576/IMG_3408.JPG

[climbgdh]

keep'em coming!! awesome. i'd post a picture of mine but it's only a 4 year old premium. awesome bike. i wish i had never sold my MXL. anyone have a 60cm MXL they want to go to a good home?

[phcollard]

:)

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4102/4853190909_3993bbb257_z.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4086/4987306136_bf3a78a4e0_z.jpg

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5043/5274384274_a5b170e473_z.jpg

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5048/5231123465_4dccbf1ee9_z.jpg

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5246/5231123359_34c66ef1e8_z.jpg

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5163/5231715308_d3e5bb7f43_z.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4123/4918662256_d8b6a6de1d_z.jpg

[jvp]

'85 professional
http://velospace.org/files/Emerckx1.JPG

[FlashUNC]

Okay,
This pic has been overexposed on the forum, but this here's for you, FlashUNC:

Man I regret never getting one of those new. They're still scarce on the used market these days.

[profkrispy]

http://www.spencesurfboards.com/images/57_mx_leader_driveside.jpg

http://www.spencesurfboards.com/images/merckx_59.jpg

[toaster]

Nice bikes there Profkrispy!

[snah]

phcollard, seriously??? 7 Merckx frames??? Need to build the Molteni. :beer:

[phcollard]

phcollard, seriously??? 7 Merckx frames??? Need to build the Molteni. :beer:

Yes but although technically they're all mine I have only ridden the single speed Stuttgart :)

I am trying to help a Belgian friend of mine unload his huge collection of Merckx bikes. Some you see here are sold. Some of them are still for sale (including the freshly repainted Molteni).

[jmoore]

keep'em coming!! awesome. i'd post a picture of mine but it's only a 4 year old premium. awesome bike. i wish i had never sold my MXL. anyone have a 60cm MXL they want to go to a good home?

I'd be willing to swap my 60cm MXL for a 63 or 64 in like condition. I'm open to most colors except Motorola or Molteni. I like the rare colors.

[merckx]

Tex,

Yours is over the top. I am envious!

[97CSI]

Where's oldpotatoe? Think he has a couple of lugged Merckx.

[junkfood]

Here is mine, I just swapped the 10 speed Campy stuff to it so that is why it has blue wrap. I am going to re-wrap the bars soon. Any suggestions. I was thinking yellow. Or I might just play it safe with white or black.

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b21/bsonpics/DSCN3826.jpg

Jake

[texbike]

I've been fortunate to sample a number of nice bikes over the years but always seem to return to my steel Merckxs.

Why? They just have a balance to them that blends so many traits of a perfect bike. They're a no-nonsense, workman's platform that delivers precise, neutral handling, comfort, responsive acceleration, and charisma all in a single, solid package.

In my mind, they're a do it all kind of road machine. I've owned a half dozen of them over the years and each one has been the kind of bike that disappears underneath you and leaves all of the excuses for a lack of performance pinned firmly on the rider. I've thrown them into turns as hard as possible, climbed and descended legendary French and Italian Cols/Mts on them, ridden centuries, and puttered around the neighborhood with a kid's trailer attached. They took all of it in stride and didn't leave me asking for anything more (except for a better engine on the climbs...).

I love Merckx steel. Thanks Eddy!

Texbike

[legacysti888]

1994 MX Leader-

Smooth, responsive, sexy!

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5243/5350559663_078faf638e_b.jpg


Texbike

Absolutely FANTASTIC.

:D :hello: How long have you had this? My size too , I think! ;)

[akelman]

Hey, Merckx people. Anyone have a minute to answer a couple of stupid questions? A Corsa Extra will have an Italian threaded bb shell, yes? And what diameter seat post will I need for such a bike?

Thanks for your time.

[swithouski]

Here is mine.
http://i707.photobucket.com/albums/ww77/swithouski/stansbike005.jpg

[christian]

Hey, Merckx people. Anyone have a minute to answer a couple of stupid questions? A Corsa Extra will have an Italian threaded bb shell, yes? And what diameter seat post will I need for such a bike?

Thanks for your times.It will have an Italian threaded bb shell. It will take a 27.2mm seat post.

[akelman]

It will have an Italian threaded bb shell. It will take a 27.2mm seat post.

Thanks. I assumed that was the case but wanted to double check.

[tv_vt]

Does this count?

http://forums.thepaceline.net/showthread.php?t=37160

Or how about these?

http://forums.thepaceline.net/showthread.php?t=33104

[texbike]

Absolutely FANTASTIC.

:D :hello: How long have you had this? My size too , I think! ;)

Merckx and Simon,

Thanks for the compliments on the bike. That's high praise coming from you guys! :)

I've had the bike since late 2005.

Texbike

[Sam in VA]

deleted - question already answered

[Crazy Chris]

I have a 1991 Team Forum repainted in Molteni Orange. Does anyone have a newish Merckx carbon frame? Where are they made?

Thanks.

CJV

[BumbleBeeDave]

Other employees here are wondering why I'm drooling all over my desk! :p

BBD

[Fixed]

they are all beautiful i feel like i am in good company
cheers

[Fixed]

I've been fortunate to sample a number of nice bikes over the years but always seem to return to my steel Merckxs.

Why? They just have have a balance to them that blends so many traits of a perfect bike. They're a no-nonsense, workman's platform that delivers precise, neutral handling, comfort, responsive acceleration, and charisma all in a single, solid package.

In my mind, they're a do it all kind of road machine. I've owned a half dozen of them over the years and each one has been the kind of bike that disappears underneath you and leaves all of the excuses for a lack of performance pinned firmly on the rider. I've thrown them into turns as hard as possible, climbed and descended legendary French and Italian Cols/Mts on them, ridden centuries, and puttered around the neighborhood with a kid's trailer attached. They took all of it in stride and didn't leave me asking for anything more (except for a better engine on the climbs...).

I love Merckx steel. Thanks Eddy!

Texbike thank you for eloquent description
cheers imho

[krhea]

Here's mine:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v66/KRhea/Merckx%207%2011/P1010251.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v66/KRhea/Merckx%207%2011/P1010223.jpg

KRhea

[phcollard]

Here's mine:

KRhea

Absolutely superb KRhea! It looks like it left the factory yesterday!

[texbike]

Here's mine:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v66/KRhea/Merckx%207%2011/P1010251.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v66/KRhea/Merckx%207%2011/P1010223.jpg

KRhea

Wow. That is stunning!

The Campy group is gorgeous as well. Is that Chorus or Athena?

Texbike

[zray67]

I have a Merckx titanium bike built by Litespeed. While it is not steel, it has two very big points in it's favor. It is my size(63cm) and it is a Merckx design. Merckx definitely has a design philosophy that my aging body enjoys. Call the design philosophy "relaxed" or whatever. But, for me, it works.

[beer_meister]

@ krhea

Why are there no pedals on that sled? You do ride them don't you? Even museum pieces need pedals?

How come I didn't see this beauty in your "Man Cave" post?

What is that, about a 56 cm C-C seat tube? I think I can make that work.
When can I come over and ride that?

PM me your address please.

[lhuerta]

Ok, I will play too...here is my Merckx Century TSX (57cm) in Team Kelme livery. These are definitely (IMO) the best riding Merckx frames...and the sexy flat fork crown is beautiful.

I am letting this one go as I have another Century that is getting Moteni-ed at the moment.

I have not had time to post a separate ad for it yet (I don't mean to hijack this thread)...asking $750 (plus half shipping) for frame/fork/Chorus headset.

Lou

http://img262.imageshack.us/img262/7109/p1050360copy.jpg


http://img402.imageshack.us/img402/594/p1050374k.jpg


http://img195.imageshack.us/img195/8412/p1050389c.jpg

[merckx]

what size?

[cmg]

Does this count?

http://forums.thepaceline.net/showthread.php?t=37160

Or how about these?

http://forums.thepaceline.net/showthread.php?t=33104


What seatpost are using on this Merckx? Nice setup by the way, would like to copy it

[krhea]

Wow. That is stunning!

The Campy group is gorgeous as well. Is that Chorus or Athena?

Texbike

Thanks a bunch for the nice comments.

It's Chorus stuff with a CDA rear derail.

@ krhea

Why are there no pedals on that sled? You do ride them don't you? Even museum pieces need pedals?
I had swapped my Keos onto another bike for a ride, my Masi Gran Crit, so the Merckx was "shoeless" when I shot this pic.

How come I didn't see this beauty in your "Man Cave" post?
I have to admit, I don't have room for my entire "obsession" in the shop so I have another space where the remainder of my rides "live".

What is that, about a 56 cm C-C seat tube? I think I can make that work.
When can I come over and ride that?
56 on the dot!

PM me your address please.

[old_fat_and_slow]

Does this count? It's mid-nineties.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4113/4972825706_d53dd4ccab_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4131/4969567064_4917eb71da_z.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4128/4972230029_4c5a1fc186_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4083/4968913253_6d3f2d3abc_z.jpg


Oh yeah ...............

[bironi]

white and red, and red and white, the best with krhea's second best. :beer:

[akelman]

Those wheels don't really match, old fat and slow. You should definitely sell them. You can thank me for this selfless advice by offering me a huge discount.

[old_fat_and_slow]

@akelman,

Damnnit ! I tried not to be too flamboyant, by eschewing the 404's and the 606's. Now yer tellin' me the 303's are a bit ostentatious, and clash with the rest of the ensemble. Shyte, Shyte, and double Shyte !!!

PM me yer addy, and I'll get 'em shipped right out.

[sevencyclist]

My favorite scheme was the Team Kelme.

Another one that I love is the first Merckx that I had ever seen, team ADR paint scheme. It was my friend's bike and the ride was smooth.
It looked like this:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3186/2780322227_62d8a9d104_o.jpg

[gomango]

Let's add another Century to the thread.

My 1991 TSX Century in the Team Kelme scheme.

Had fun building her a few years ago.

Have a few other bikes I ride more often, yet enjoy this one a great deal every chance I get.

I've made a few changes since I built her, but you'll get the idea.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4072/4222037453_118930c0de_o.jpg

[Sam in VA]

Here's my Merckx 10th... sorry for the lousy pic. It only gets out in nice weather, but a great ride... Century Geometry

[Fixed]

rode this today
mine is reynolds 753
8 speed d/a
a tom kellogg fork made for it with
kirk pacenti fork crowns that are works of art
cheers imho

[Frankwurst]

I need one. Steel from head to toe. 58 or there abouts. The hunt is on. :beer:

[jlwdm]

The Kelme paint scheme is stunning. I like it with the silver rims and black tires; simple tape also.

You need the right clothes to ride that bike though. I used to have the Kelme jersey - long gone.

Jeff

[phcollard]

I need one. Steel from head to toe. 58 or there abouts. The hunt is on. :beer:

I do have a Strada OS this size actually :)

[gomango]

The Kelme paint scheme is stunning. I like it with the silver rims and black tires; simple tape also.

You need the right clothes to ride that bike though. I used to have the Kelme jersey - long gone.

Jeff

Thanks. I like as well.

To be honest, I receive more positive comments about this bike than any of my others.

Since the pic, I have added a Campy Chorus seatpost and fresh white Fizik bar tape.

My wife wants to buy me "fancy" white leather wrap for the bars!

Also, I like Gatorskins just fine, but I am switching to Veloflex Paves and Master 22s on all of my road bikes with clinchers. Black and tan.