1988/89 Eddy Merckx Grand Prix
By tears4gears on 10/30/2006.
Bike tags: Road bike | 753 | eddy merckx | mavic
Eddy Merckx Grand Prix
Cinelli 66-42 Campionne del Mondo, 1A stem
Shimano 600
Ultegra to Mavic Open Pro
Ultegra/Mavic Open Pro
Mavic 631, Phil Wood
Selle Italia Flight Gel, Campagnolo Croce d'Aune 27.4mm aero
Mavic 645LS
53/39 to 12/25
Eddy Merckx Grand Prix
Cinelli 66-42 Campionne del Mondo, 1A stem
Shimano 600
Ultegra to Mavic Open Pro
Ultegra/Mavic Open Pro
Mavic 631, Phil Wood
Selle Italia Flight Gel, Campagnolo Croce d'Aune 27.4mm aero
Mavic 645LS
53/39 to 12/25
Not-too-common Merckx Grand Prix. This was their 753 frame, made in extremely small batches from '86 until maybe '90. I've seen 2 other identical frames, same color, same year, one with the serial number immediately above mine, and one above that.
Outfitted in mostly period correct Mavic. 631 cranks, 840 rear derailleur, 862 front. I have the appropriate 440 brake set (the Modolo SLK/Equipe2 style) and 821 shifters, but there's no way I'm trading dual pivots and 9 speed index levers for basically inferior technology. Still searching for the 571/HG hubset so I can replace the Ultegra hubs.