Eddy Merckx Track Pista (Hour Record)

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Frame:
Eddy Merckx Track Pista

Handlebars and Stem:
3TTT Stem 125mm with Eddy Merckx panto (bought)

Fork and Headset:
Campy Record Headset with Merckx original fork

Front wheel:
Campy Pista H/F 36 holes Hub with Niski rims (bought)

Rear wheel:
Campy Pista H/F 36 holes Hub with Niski rims (bought)

Crankset and Bottom bracket:
Campy Pista Crank 170mm (bought)

Saddle and Seat Post:
Campy Record Fluted Seatpost (bought) with a black saddle?

Pedals and Chain:
Campy pedals with Campy cage and Campy strip (bought)

Cog/Gearing et cetera:
51/18

Notes:

My next project....always wanted a Eddy Merckx Moltini bike!!! Just bought the frame,will respray into Moltini colours as seen on posted pictures. Have collected all the Campy pista parts and also the decals for this project..can't wait to complete it. Will posted the new pictures when completed.

People who friended this bike Insomnia, nashmk, Vertigo, RyeBokeh, etale, Streetcore, theurbanspaceman, paramount, Pirate_D, Timo, RobLongTALLpantsBOB

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keep the frame as is

Submitted by jdmnonnjs on 05/07/2008.

I remember seeing that bike on ebay. You must have paid a little fortune for that bike... it's incredible nonetheless! I don't think you should repaint it either.

ps: isn't that frame a little too big for you by any chance?

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Merckx

Submitted by HoWY on 05/07/2008.

yes i bought it from ebay... and yes it is one size bigger than what i would normally ride on my road bike. I ride a 55ctc but this bike is 56ctc. I think it is still ok..i guess. But i always wanted a Merckx bike that is why i thought of painting it. Anyway thanks for your advice..much appreciated.

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If you paint this, I'll

Submitted by Pirate_D on 05/03/2008.

If you paint this, I'll jump.

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Yes.. everyone is telling me

Submitted by HoWY on 05/05/2008.

Yes.. everyone is telling me not to!!! mmm...still thinking no need to rush..

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My best advice is to keep

Submitted by Pirate_D on 05/07/2008.

My best advice is to keep searching till you find an authentic frame, then build it up with period parts.
Until then, bask in the glory of this amazing frame, hopefully built up with fitting parts.

Either way, it'll be an amazing bicycle.

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I disagree!!

Submitted by flatblackcapo on 04/23/2008.

I say strip it, let it rust ,clearcoat it,then flatblack it,weld some cable guides and a derailleur hanger on it and for god's sake drill that fork for a brake or better yet just get rid of that stupid fork and put one of those real nice forte carbon (threadless of course) forks on it.

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mmmm....interesting idea...y

Submitted by HoWY on 04/23/2008.

mmmm....interesting idea...y didn't i think of that????

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cuz

Submitted by flatblackcapo on 04/23/2008.

I'm hellza shmart.

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Molteni.

Submitted by Gone on 04/22/2008.

The original Eddy Merckx (Colnago) hour record bike was in display for many years at the Montreal Olympic velodrome until 1986. The bike belongs to the Montreal 1974 World Championship organizer. If you want to do an exact Molteni replica find yourself a Colnago super pista from the 80's and painted Molteni orange. Personally your Merckx is a basic De Rosa track bike and will never look right in Molteni color scheme because of the lug work and fork crown. Also the original Merckx hour bike had 24 holes large flange hubs with very light Clement seta's.
My .2 cents.

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Thanks for your advice...

Submitted by HoWY on 04/22/2008.

Thanks for your advice...

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Molteni.

Submitted by Gone on 04/22/2008.

I forgot to mention the original Merckx hour bike was in Columbus PL "Pista Light" tubes. If I'm not mistaken the only production track bike using PL tubes were high end pista Bianchi's in the mid 80's. Your best bet for your Merckx frame is to dress it up in C-Record and to make it really fancy and original use C-Record low flange track hubs with Vittoria pista gold anodized tubs rims if you can find them. They are much harder to find than the sheriff hubs and just has nice and valuable. Cheers!

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Newton

Submitted by HoWY on 04/22/2008.

Yo..btw when are we going to Newton to eat???

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Newtown..

Submitted by Gone on 04/22/2008.

If your referring to Jacques Villeneuve restaurant it's Newtown not Newton. Newtown means Villeneuve in French.

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Newton circus??????????

Submitted by Gone on 04/22/2008.

Ah! I see what you mean! I prefer to go to Paya Lebar Hawker center for some chili Shrilanka crabs or Lavender courts for a nice BBQ red snapper. Pongo would be nice if it's still there. Not bad for a fellow from Montreal? I know my way around your world, spend a lot of time in Singapore. Cheers!

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yes i can see that... but do

Submitted by HoWY on 04/22/2008.

yes i can see that... but do let me know when you get to come over again.. i am sure we will have lots to talk about.. and of cause lots to eat!!!

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wow... thanks!!! Have you

Submitted by HoWY on 04/22/2008.

wow... thanks!!! Have you seen the real thing before???

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Molteni.

Submitted by Gone on 04/22/2008.

I use to see it in the winter all the time at the MTL velodrome until 86 when the city of MTL decided to dismantle the track to make space for a Biodome. The bike is still in MTL somewhere. I drooled for years over that bike.

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Decals

Submitted by HoWY on 04/22/2008.

Hey.. i have just updated the images with the decals i got, do you think they are right?

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Decals.

Submitted by Gone on 04/22/2008.

If you got the decals from Greg Softley DownUnder they are right. I'm begging you don't spray your Merckx, wait till you find a track Colnago frame from the late 70's or early 80's and get yourself a Super Record track group "TI axle/alloy cups with TI axle pista pedals, 24 holes SR high flange hubs with Fiamme yellow labels rims and a nice pair of track Seta's" if you want to be exact with your replica. It might take you sometime to find the parts but will be well worth it and a nice Sunday ride. Spend your money wisely. It took me a over year to find a Campy NJS group in C and I'm still not ready for my built. Be patient!

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thanks... i think i will

Submitted by HoWY on 04/22/2008.

thanks... i think i will take your advice, but do you think i should use a drop bar, bull horn or riser???

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Drops.............

Submitted by Gone on 04/23/2008.

Cinelli pista 67-39 drops with an A2 stem. There's no other way.

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thanks... have to look

Submitted by HoWY on 04/26/2008.

thanks... have to look arounfd for them!!!

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Colnago Super Pista Molteni

Submitted by Hrrundel on 05/07/2008.

I know a person who has what you're looking for.

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wow...

Submitted by HoWY on 05/07/2008.

Tell me where i can see it!!!! Pleaseee.....mmm is he selling it??? Btw just let you know i will be building up the DeRosa you liked shortly. Will get it posted once ready.. will wait for your friend

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DeRosa?

Submitted by Hrrundel on 05/21/2008.

DeRosa i liked? the deRosa i liked is sitting right here in my livingroom
can have a glimpse of it here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/80048824@N00/page4/

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DeRosa

Submitted by HoWY on 05/23/2008.

You have one hell of a cool bike there.. but than that is the standard i will always expect from you....hahahah

Btw the bike looks like my size...hehehehe

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Gotta add my voice to the

Submitted by paramount on 04/22/2008.

Gotta add my voice to the chorus: please don't paint this. That is a spectacular frame and the paint job is stunning...it would be a crime to alter it. Original is always best.

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don't paint the bike HoWY.

Submitted by WalkingDead on 04/22/2008.

don't paint the bike HoWY. Don't paint this bike.

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Submitted by the username co... on 04/22/2008.

PAINT!PAINT!PAINT!PAINT!PAINT!

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Anyway thanks.. you are the

Submitted by HoWY on 04/22/2008.

Anyway thanks.. you are the only one with me

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hahahah... and get kicked on

Submitted by HoWY on 04/22/2008.

hahahah... and get kicked on my face???

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Viddy well, little brother.

Submitted by the username co... on 04/22/2008.

Viddy well, little brother. Viddy well.

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I will kick you in the face

Submitted by omglol on 04/21/2008.

I will kick you in the face

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ok...ok.. cool... peace!!!

Submitted by HoWY on 04/21/2008.

ok...cool...chill...peace peace!!!

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DO NOT PAINT THIS FRAME OR I

Submitted by JDMs Mvp on 04/21/2008.

DO NOT PAINT THIS FRAME OR I WILL EAT YOUR BABIES!!!

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PEACE!

Submitted by HoWY on 04/21/2008.

PEACE!

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Good god

Submitted by NNNN on 04/21/2008.

It can't be said enough - don't repaint it. It would be sinful. Period.

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DO NOT REPAINT

Submitted by rossinsisu on 04/21/2008.

DO NOT REPAINT. You need advice? See above!

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no repaint!

Submitted by etale on 04/21/2008.

You can not buy not create patina or character. Do *not* repaint; it is beautiful as is.

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second that. pls don't

Submitted by 4lex on 04/21/2008.

second that. pls don't repaint that beauty. why not build it up with your campa parts and keep on searching for the other frame? greets from berlin.

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Are you nuts? DO NOT repaint

Submitted by Vertigo on 04/21/2008.

Are you nuts?

DO NOT repaint this frame. It is gorgeous.

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i agree with everyone else...

Submitted by Revival_city on 04/21/2008.

keep the colors original!!! You scored a beautiful frame, and maybe you could sell it later for the Moltini frame when one comes available.
Either way, enjoy it!!!

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