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I've owned this bike for approx 7 years, and without a doubt it's been my favourite bike to ride, as a "Sunday best bike". Menet bicycles are a well respected bike shop in Belgium. I recieved a couple of emails from them, and they informed me that this was originally built as a team bike for themselves, by the highly regarded Martelly ( http://www.martelly.be ) I always thought it was more than a little special!
The frame measures 57cm centre to top, and the top tube is 56cm. The tubes are high spec Columbus Neuron. The rear seat and chain stays are chromed, along with the fork. The fork crown and seatpost lug are pantographed "M", and the bottom bracket lug is pantographed "Menet". The top tube also has a fitting for a racing number, all of which are rather nice. The paint work is finished of with a subtle iredesent laquer. There are inevitably some minor chips to the paintwork, but nothing major.
The 8 speed DuraAce groupset was originally from another bike, it's in great condition and works perfectly. It's what is generally referred to as 7410. It is made up of:
The bars are Cinelli Nerve, wrapped in Cinelli kaleidoscope tape, with alloy Cinelli bar caps. The stem is/was a NOS, chromed Columbus steel, Cinelli Pinocchio (which still has its red cap!) The wheels are built are with DuraAce hubs, Mavic Reflex SUP rims and butted spokes. These are fitted with Deda RS Corsa tyres (23). I will also include an unused pair of Continental GP3000s. The Saddle is a San Marco Rolls, the pedals are Shimano PD A550 clips, and it's fitted with a pair of Halo Allen key QR replacements. It also has a Campagnolo branded seatpost frame bolt, just because it fitted so nicely.
Any questions, or more photos on request. Viewing is definitely recommended. I'm in Bromley, but can meet at Bromley South Rail Station (15 mins from Victoria) if it's more convenient for you.
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Md.bromley100 at gmail.com
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