Merckx owners thread

Alright, thanks for helping! I’ll try again with the 27,2.

Few changes to my MX Leader, new carbon crank, saddle, bottle cages and 28c tyres

And new crank for my 753 Merckx thanks to @Thrasher

Both are beyond fabulous. Never thpught 28c would fit an MXL. Do you have pictures of the brake bridge clearance?

Thanks, and just snapped a few inside to give you an idea, loads of room :)....which is more than can be said of the flat.

Wow that is quite spacious indeed! And don't worry about the flat, that way the people will notice your bikes more. As long as they're not flatmates (or burglars), that should be no problem ;)

Bought this MX Leader from the classifieds a few weeks ago, ditched the Shimano and now running Campag and changed all the finishing kit so it now looks like this.

Seller in Holland with Sole Merckx-branded bottle cages for sale, blue with red tabs. Might be a finishing touch for Merckx owners out there:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/394487683306

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Nice!

https://www.retrobike.co.uk/threads/barn-find.471205/

Anyone want this for their Sole bottle cages?

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Hadn't seen team Baloise's bike for this year yet. Not my kind of frame but this sort of retro paint job is something I can get behind.

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Straight TT and it would be so good! Don't really mind the funky seatstays

Looked better on the old ones :)

Agree with the top tube comment, just can't unsee a dog having a pooh.

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New in my stable. Seller's photo, will take beter soon.

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Ooft! What a bike!

Yeah, really a one in a million find. Columbus Max tubing and forks. It's even my size. 😊

Wow that's a stunner, lucky you!

Was about to say, that's Max tubing too. Beautiful bike, what a find!

Was looking for another stem for the bike and found a Cinelli Grammo Titanium for peanuts. Think it will look nice with the (semi-) bulky Max tubing.