The "I'm going to regret this" sale: Eddy Merckx Corsa Extra 63cm in Weinmann colours

What am I doing, am I really doing this. Phew. Wow.

Ok so I bought this here. And I built it up to be my mile munching machine. But it's not being ridden, at all. And that's an awful shame because it's a bike that should be ridden. The reason it's not being ridden is that I have been using my single speed for winter training and that's the bike I keep on opting for when I ride.

The details:

Eddy Merckx Corsa Extra frame and fork - size 63cm built from Columbus TSX

Hand built wheels comprising of 6700 Ultegra Hubs laced to Velocity A23 rims (and Gatorskins, yeah I know. Sorry but that's all I had available). It will take 28's at a squeeze but the tyre sweet spot is 25's for sure.

Full period correct Ultegra 9 speed group-set with the exception of the shifters which are 9 speed Dura Ace bar ends with Cane Creek brake levers ( I do have the original brifters if you're a connoisseur)

The bars are 3TTT Forma SL and the stem is 0 degree Nitto Dynamic 2 (again I do have the original if you are need it).

The saddle is a Charge Spoon; because it's the most comfortable saddle in the world ever and if you don't agree then you are plain wrong. And I do have a Salle Italia Turbo if you care more for looks than comfort.

When I got the bike I stripped it entirely and cleaned and re-greased everything (because that's what you're supposed to do). Every moving part has been serviced by my not so fair hands. New cables, housings and bar wrap (again this is the proper way).

So that's it. Does somebody want it? No, ok them I'll just keep it then. But I have to sell it. Ok take deep breaths.

All I want for this is what I've invested in it (as this is the quiddity of the forum is it not). I will accept £650. No I won't, yes you will. Dammit. Yes that's the price and currently I'm not separating.

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Another picture:

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Collection from Harpenden (20 miles north of London) and another picture:

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Or London perhaps and another picture:

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Crying inside and another picture:

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If it's so painful, maybe you should keep it? It's only been two months

It's a matter of space @MCamb. I think it's going to have to be a "band aid" sale. Just rip it quickly.

Corsa Extra:

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How tall are you? Trying to decide if this would be big enough for me.

I'm 6'4". The saddle height in that top photo is 84cm from center of bottom bracket to top of saddle.

I have a 36 inch inseam so that could potentially work. Let me see how much room I have left in the corner of the kitchen. Also how do you not find the Italia turbo saddle comfortable, I have one fitted to my galaxy and it's like memory foam.

The turbo is too short, I like to move from the rivets, to the back and vice versa. You'd be more then welcome to it. It's been sat in the parts bin untouched and in mint condition.

Everyone one loves a cheeky rear view:

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I'll have the turbo if it doesn't go with the bike! For a fair price obvs

You'd be most welcome to the mantel of misery @Danners. First I need to check if @user56151 wants the pedestal of pain.

I've actually managed to find something bigger as I was concerned a 63 would be too small. Still waiting to hear from them now.

Very surprised this hasn't gone one of the best bike I've rode ..! Have a bump

I'd happily take it with the components you bought it for off here at £375 minus whatever you got for those Araya Aero wheels...

Hi @Engineering101. I'm not going to separate it just yet but thanks for the note. If I do you will be third dibs.

Price drop: £640:

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It upsets me to confirm a price drop:

£630.00

Does anyone need photos of the original stem and Turbo saddle?

Last drop before going to a well known auction site. I'd really rather someone here has it. £620.00. And have a picture:

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Ebay might be the best place for it if you insist on making a few hundred quid from a forum bargain.

Kinda have to agree

Please @Engineering101 don't turn it into one of those threads. When I bought the bike here I had no intention of selling it; none at all. But circumstances change. And I won't be making a few hundred quid in fact I won't be breaking even.