MGOOF : Modern groupset on old frame

Yes all Pedalroom. It was hard to split this haul between MGOF and HHSRB but I think it was worth the deliberation.

You can find the Concorde on page 1 but it bears repeating! One of my faves.

And the van tuyl on page 3... belonging to @Tijs

Keep up @snoops

Nice one thank you! I've got a De Rosa Al+ en route and that build looks lovely

If we're reposting I think this also deserves another airing

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I might repost my own but only if I get round to an 11-speed upgrade this Summer. :-)
(Anyone got any Force or Red 22 going cheap??)

Look at what this monster has done to this Merckx.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Rare-Eddy-Merckx-Corsa-Extra-55cm-Columbus-SLX-Steel-Road-Lugged-Frameset/193700797213

The paint is not to my taste but whatevs. Pricey at £1,000.
Then I read the description.

Groupset compatibility: This frame is eTap compatible only. The downtube cable bosses were removed as part of the re-paint process so while the cable routing still exists under the bottom bracket, there are no other cable stops on the frame.

the cable routing still exists under the bottom bracket

Not to mention the remaining chain stay stop. What's the point then really?

Hmmm. Looks like I’m going to have to add ‘monster’ to my profile summary.

Is it yours? Puppy killer.

Philistine, vandal, monster, despoiler of originality.

checks out

No not mine.

I just don't have much truck with 'originality pedants'. IMHO the owner is at liberty to have it painted in whatever colour he sees fit. How are we to even know why it was repainted - someone might have stromo'ed it?

As for the downtube shifter bosses, I'd suggest that (a) they are easily replaced by a frame builder (b) removal undoubtedly improves the lines of a bike (c) wouldn't be fitted if Merckx were manufacturing the bike today (they'd use headtube adjusters instead).

Personally I'd have downtube shifter bosses removed from anything that needed repainting nowadays - headtube mountered adjusters are much more appropriate for STI shifting. I don't take it upon myself to point and laugh at those who chose to retain them though, I just accept it as their choice.

I'd be more concerned if someone punched a load of holes in the tubes to route Di2 (we all have limits to what we find acceptable).

Edit: 'Puppy killer' added to profile summary

Hello everyone..good day to all..
My first steel build /bike ..on its way to me from Europe..hopefully will get it soon..thankfully i found this forum 😘❤️😍..now im feeling good to build it with a modern groupset..Thanks everyone..😍👍🏿
*btw are there any FB groups that i can join that is for MGOOF ❓😍❤️😍

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There's a neo retro group on FB. It's mostly American owners with dodgy handlebar angles.

Ok m8.

Ah - the sarcastic put down, how utterly you defeat me.

Edit: and don't bother to 'M8' me either obvs

Edit (further): No really - you are the victor, I will remain silent on the matter... quietly despoiling frames however I please 🤐

on its way from europe

Should be right at home there

MGOF respects old frames, only hanging new componentry as modular updates. Of course followers of this thread, enthusiasts, will want to see frames left well alone. Please don’t chew us out for it here.

I didn’t realise puppy killing still went on, since the end of the conversion era. I guess electronic and wireless shifting could bring it back. RIP.

OK, let's focus on bikes again.

Stripped my Master so the groupset could go to my Corsa Extra (no money for a new group...). Master frameset will stay in the attic for a season.

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Reposting my daccordi with minor changes. Lighting isn't great.

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That blue Daccordi is a dream frame. If I ever find it in a 58-60cm then I'll be delighted. What's the tubing?

It's Columbus thron.

Nice. Better pics please.

I'll try and improve my camera skills when it's a bit less windy and brighter!

Thanks..will look out for it👍🏿