Ian Briggs wrote:
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> The Merckx looks just fantastic, I love the fancy work on the fork crown and
> brake bridge - not to mention the fab chromed ends and chainstay. It rides as
> well as anything I own, does not appear to be overly hefty, quite the reverse
> in fact - and what tubing has 'Fast Eddy' chosen to use for this (mass
> produced) bike?
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> Why only 'low end' CroMor ('Strada' - it says on the Columbus label). Now
> that I know the awful truth about the tubeset's lack of breeding - I'll have to
> dispose of it immediately (not)!
Very entertaining Ian!
By the way... The Velo-Retro® Recycling Cycling Center will be open during the Holidays for those of you that will be turning in your Cromor Mongrels for recycling (and as always, do not fail to turn in your widow maker Record cranks and horrible 1R stems). A trained attendant is always on duty.
Chuck Schmidt South Pasadena, Southern California
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