here's the bike in the OC..is this legit?

[FixedNotBroken]

Here it is. I haven't seen Record 10 levers like that before so it makes me nervous. And os this frame legit too?

http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/bik/2436383927.html

[Chousen One]

whoa those shifters are weird... record 10 ultra graphics on on the new style shifter, never seen that before. Never seen that style Merlin decal either, but I'm no expert.

[cat6]

Corona is not the OC, the seller has branched out. That's the "inland empire", and contrary to my post on your other thread, I won't be able to check it out, way off the beaten path for me and my job (have an office in OC, thought I might take a detour). Those decals aren't official Merlin, at least not that I've seen. If anything I'd guess the seller tried sprucing things up or personalizing. I haven't seen counterfeit shifters before, not to say it's not possible. My guess is he just tried making things look new. I'd pay $1500 max, if that, given the circumstances...with a picture of the bottom bracket to help verify it's a Merlin.

Doubt it will work out for you, my best instincts for myself would be to pass...but if you're committed to trying and make it happen I wish you the best of luck!

[edl]

I saw this post on CL as well. Corona is not really Orange County at all, it's more like Arizona :) I also would pass on this one, decals don't look right.

[FixedNotBroken]

Thanks!

[Liberace]

Thanks!

I have seen these decals before from my buddy who was a Merlin rep back in the late 1980's and early 90's. Not a bad deal.

If you want Merlin decals, shoot me a PM and I'll send you a set for $20.

[oldpotatoe]

Here it is. I haven't seen Record 10 levers like that before so it makes me nervous. And os this frame legit too?

http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/bik/2436383927.html


They are new shape, from 2009+ levers. If they are 10s, probably Centaur.

[FixedNotBroken]

They are new shape, from 2009+ levers. If they are 10s, probably Centaur.

If they are Centaur why does it say Record on them? That's the sketchy part..that's all I am saying.

Peter,

Have you heard of Basso? There is one here locally with full Campy Super Record and it looks to be in good condition. Asking price is $1200..what do you think?

[FixedNotBroken]

This looks great too. NOS Gios..I have heard a bit about them but it's my perfect size. I am wondering about the spacing though. 126.5? Would this not take wheels that fit my newer bike?

http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-1980s-Gios-Compact-Oria-KK-shaped-steel-52-cm-c-t-/220677494655?pt=Road_Bikes&hash=item336167577f#ht_500wt_1162

[cat6]

This looks great too. NOS Gios..I have heard a bit about them but it's my perfect size. I am wondering about the spacing though. 126.5? Would this not take wheels that fit my newer bike?

http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-1980s-Gios-Compact-Oria-KK-shaped-steel-52-cm-c-t-/220677494655?pt=Road_Bikes&hash=item336167577f#ht_500wt_1162


http://www.sheldonbrown.com/frame-spacing.html

[oliver1850]

Just for reference, you could buy a new Gios Compact Pro with a chrome fork for $830 in 2003. They were sold for a number of years and didn't change much, but the later ones had Dedacciai tubing. My opinion is that you could do much better on price on a used one, but you may not find another NOS one in your size. The ususal tradeoff, pristine new vs. used with some minor flaws for a lot less money.

[maddog17]

This looks great too. NOS Gios..I have heard a bit about them but it's my perfect size. I am wondering about the spacing though. 126.5? Would this not take wheels that fit my newer bike?

http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-1980s-Gios-Compact-Oria-KK-shaped-steel-52-cm-c-t-/220677494655?pt=Road_Bikes&hash=item336167577f#ht_500wt_1162

that Gios is over priced. you can find better deals on newer, lighter tubesets. check out www.gvhbikes.com. you can get the rear spacing fixed by a local frame builder it's not a big deal.