'89 Merckx Tutti Frutti - I'm a lazy sod, as it's all ready
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Frame was 2.2kg I believe.
Fork 600g at least.
It ain't going to be light
Fork 600g at least.
It ain't going to be light
Although the web site title suggests otherwise, its not always about the weight!!
Sometimes a bike that is simply beautiful is just as interesting as one that is superlight - well to some of us at least.
Sometimes a bike that is simply beautiful is just as interesting as one that is superlight - well to some of us at least.
My Titanium Lemond (RIP):
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Yup, it is a special bike, who cares what it weighs? It would look odd with a carbon fibre fork, just go with the original. I already have a Corsa Extra in the Telekom colours and it is not a light weight at all but it never fails to garner lots of attention when I am out on it.
Further proof that these bikes are highly sought after and rare:
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I agree totally. With the latest Scott / Cervelo it needs to be pretty light to cut it on WW.
A vintage / retro tutti frutti steel bike? Weight matters not at all. It's all about how nicely it looks and is put together.
20lbs will be fine and it's not often I say that!
A vintage / retro tutti frutti steel bike? Weight matters not at all. It's all about how nicely it looks and is put together.
20lbs will be fine and it's not often I say that!
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I paid a bit less for mine! Although, shipping down under tore me a new one.
Worth it though I'd say!
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Setting myself the goal to have it done by the Tour
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I hope you don't mind if I post up mine, I mentioned it a few pages ago and decided to buy it. The paint is rough but it was cheap so I took the plunge. It is a Corsa Extra made from Columbus TSX tubing, which I have never seen before. It has a number hanger so I guess that it was a race rig for someone back in the day which explains the TSX tubing. It came with a beat up Shimano 600 group on it but I popped on a Veloce group that I got for free and some Gipiemme Tecnos wheels that I also got for free just so I could get some saddle time on her.
So far, it is a great ride and I will probably upgrade to Chorus sometime soon. Not exactly a weight weenie but it is about 19lbs or so, TSX is really light.
So far, it is a great ride and I will probably upgrade to Chorus sometime soon. Not exactly a weight weenie but it is about 19lbs or so, TSX is really light.
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Looks fantastic!
How is the handing?
How is the handing?
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Thanks guys, I am very happy with it so far. The handling is very smooth and the bike feels pretty stiff for steel. I have a similar steel race rig from the '80s, a De Rosa Professional, and the Merckx is a little more jittery, probably because of the angles, the De Rosa is a little more comfy. The wheels are pretty flashy for this bike but dang, they are really light. They are Tecnos Pro 716s, which I know very little about.
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Might have the wheels on in the coming week!