New light alloy frame option by Merckx: Blockhaus 67
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Nice frame, especially the rear end.
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The bike says "Merckx" but the writeup used "Eddy Merckx" several times as though he personally was involved. Is that really the case?
As they used to say on "Yes Minister" a courageous decision, to put out an alloy frame today at that price.
According to Eddy Merckx, the mechanically formed tubes are also lighter than more conventionally hydroformed ones.
As they used to say on "Yes Minister" a courageous decision, to put out an alloy frame today at that price.
There's sometimes a buggy.
How many drivers does a buggy have?
One.
So let's just say I'm drivin' this buggy...
and if you fix your attitude you can ride along with me.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GekiIMh4ZkM
How many drivers does a buggy have?
One.
So let's just say I'm drivin' this buggy...
and if you fix your attitude you can ride along with me.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GekiIMh4ZkM
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Not a bad looking bike, but tough sell trying to compete with an Aluminum road bike against Cannondale CAAD, Specialized Allez and a few others who have better distribution and are more established in the space. Seems like Merckx is attempting to try new things since their failed partnership with Gita, not sure this is it.
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Colnago C-64 disc(ultegra) with Bora 35 wheels
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Colnago C-64 disc(ultegra) with Bora 35 wheels
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bikerjulio wrote:The bike says "Merckx" but the writeup used "Eddy Merckx" several times as though he personally was involved. Is that really the case?According to Eddy Merckx, the mechanically formed tubes are also lighter than more conventionally hydroformed ones.
As they used to say on "Yes Minister" a courageous decision, to put out an alloy frame today at that price.
I recall that Eddy Merckx no longer owns the brand, but that he acts as kind of a spokes person for marketing means.
As for the bike, bare frame looks good, but they mess it up in paint. Will probably be a hit in Belgium though
Sir Rides a Lot wrote:As for the bike, bare frame looks good, but they mess it up in paint.
Yes.
Take the bare frame, with powdercoat finish, and you may have a (nicer) sub 1100 g frame.
Would also make a more "international" product IMO.
Louis
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