Re: [Classicrendezvous] Molteni Merckx Replica;Was New list member

(Example: Framebuilding:Restoration)

From: <Cino1947@aol.com>
Date: Thu, 26 Oct 2000 22:25:13 EDT
Subject: Re: [Classicrendezvous] Molteni Merckx Replica;Was New list member
To: lberg@ventoux.com
CC: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org


In a message dated 10/26/00 7:23:22 PM Eastern Daylight Time, lberg@ventoux.com writes:

As the guy at Gita put it, Merckx is easy ; they'll do anything they can within reason. I spec'd SLX (SL no longer available),126 rear, Italian BB, top of BB cable guides, etc. In other words, old style. I did not spec frame angle, top tube length, etc., but I think they would have accomodated me. The order took three months, and the frame came exactly as ordered, including touch up paint and an extra set of decals I requested. They would not do a painted to match pump. I've seen custom frames with Eddy's signature under the clear coat. I was also able to get Mavic OR 10 rims, which I understand Eddy rode, through Renaissance Cycles. I put on all NR/SR. << Josh,

How did you go about specifying exactly what you wanted? Does Merckx have a custom "program" of some sort?

Lee Berg
Palo Alto
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