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tynan [quote]turpe I can see the similarities with a Concept, but the seat-tube doesn't have the cutout like on the Bianchi, which is one of the more obvious differences. The headtube angle is around one degree off - the Bianchi is 74-75, depending on frame size, the Merckx is 74-73 (as in, it's steeper on the smaller frame sizes). I also think it's a lot more of a 'sloping' geometry, as opposed to the Bianchi's more traditional track geo.

Good point about the geometry, I failed to notice the back wheel being held a few inches off the ground, when that wheel is down and the thing is level it certainly will reveal a more sloping top tube.

I will down grade my obsevations to 'look's a bit like the . . . ' ;P

Very nice bike by the way, anyone know how much the frame/fork would set you back ?[/quote]

Well, during the 6 days of Ghent, I walked by the here often mentionned 'Plum' bikeshop and there was one in the shop window for 1800 euros, not just the frameset but it was buit up. I think it was built up with a miche groupo and wheelset (as it is shown on the Eddy Merckx website).

By the way, the Ghent 6 days event is really worth checking out... That track is so short and steep so it's very spectacular. Of course for you Brits this year would have been less interesting as Wiggins/Cavendish (especially the latter) weren't doing so well (even though they were the best paid couple there...).