Eddy Merckx Carbon 3XM

Price Paid:  $1900.00 at ebay

Favorite Ride:
Glendora Mt. Road

Bike Setup:
Dura Ace 10, Easton/Velomax Tempest, 0G Brakes, FSA K Force Bar, Ritchey WSC Stem, Look KEO pedals

Summary:
I had been riding Ti bikes the past 5 years. I liked the light wieght and relatively lively feel. My last bike a Seven Alta was great, stiff, light, but always squirley on descents. I wanted something more stable but equally stiff and I wanted to try a carbon bike. after a couple months research, this bike ended up my short list. i am not disapointed, this bike does everything i wanted and more. stiff, yet comfortable for longer rides, rocket fast, climbs beautifully and descends like it is on a rail. I originally was going to keep my Seven and but realized i was never goig to want to ride it. the bike also ended up being a lot lighter than I thought it would be.

Strengths:
Fast, light, stable, comfortable, beautiful to look at.

Weaknesses:
none

Similar Products Used:
SEVEN alta, Trek Madone, Specialized S Works Tarmac, Merlin Ti. Colognago C50, Eddie Merckx MXM, LOOK 565

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Price Paid:  $0.00

Summary:
Mix of carbon tubes works as advertised for a compliant ride, smooth and stable Great Merckx gemoetry makes for a very balanced frame that climbs well and inspires confidence on decents

Strengths:
stable

Weaknesses:
cost

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