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Eddy Merckx Corsa Extra

By Doom n Bass on 10/04/2008. Bike tags: Road bike | campagnolo | campy | corsa extra | eddy merckx | more tags >>
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Mid to late 80's Eddy Merckx Corsa Extra

Cinelli

Eddy Merckx Road Fork, Campagnolo Record

Campagnolo Breveti Hub laced to Mavic Open Pro rim 36 hole.

Campagnolo Breveti Hub laced to Mavic Open Pro rim 36 hole.

Campagnolo Record

Selle San Marco, not sure, something longer then the Campy post it came with.

Mks track pedals, soon to be something shiny campy or clipless.

Campagnolo Record 8spd.

I believe the bike is a 1988 Corsa Extra in almost mint condition. I bought it on Ebay from a guy who, after building it up to this incredible level was apparently afraid to ride it. It sat for a few years until he sold it to me. I'm not afraid to ride it, although the thought of it getting dirty, or worse does scare the crap out of me. :)

UPDATED-- New rims, had to go clinchers. There is way too much glass in Brooklyn and not enough $$$ in my wallet for tubulars. Swapped the bar tape to black, white only looks good until you actually use it.

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i would

Submitted by shibbybeatzz on 04/25/2009.

go with white cloth and yellow shellac, it would look really sexy.

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Beautiful !!

Submitted by nexus6 on 10/05/2008.

The saddle is a SELLE San Marco Regal. And please get a vintage seat post.. that thing spoils the bike. But a lovely ride nonetheless.

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noted and fixed.

Submitted by Doom n Bass on 10/06/2008.

Spoils the bike? Isn't that a bit harsh? It's not like I threw lime green deep V's on it. The Campy post it came with is just too short for my giant legs. I threw this on so I can use the bike while I figure out a period correct alternative. Personally I think the pedals and clips are a bigger sin against nature then the post. :)

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Actually..

Submitted by nexus6 on 12/03/2008.

you're right. But a few tweaks and she'll be perfect! :)

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Beautiful !!

Submitted by nexus6 on 10/05/2008.

The saddle is a SELLE San Marco Regal. And please get a vintage seat post.. that thing spoils the bike. But a lovely ride nonetheless.

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What's the extra piece on

Submitted by upthemaiden on 10/04/2008.

What's the extra piece on the right shifter? Is it a miniature barrel adjuster? That would be amazing.

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hmm

Submitted by Doom n Bass on 10/04/2008.

It's what anchors the cable, not sure why it has that extra piece. The other side doesn't. Perhaps one of the many Campy experts out there can answer that for you.

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damn

Submitted by tracksloth on 10/04/2008.

nice!

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