Merckx bicycles are a great all around experience. The AXM uses the sportier, race bred Corsa geometry yet retains security with a slightly longer wheelbase and more relaxed seat tube angle and generous fork rake with less toe overlap. The geometry and materials package makes for a great century bike which climbs well and handles extremely well under high speeds. The curved top tube and seat stays add to the bikes compliance, while head tube and bottom bracket offer a petrified, plank of catapulting efficiency.
I know this is shameless spam, but I am super de duper strapped for cash. I have put up my race bike, only used in one race, on Ebay. I am selling a white/black/red 08 Merckx AXM f Read More »
So building up a friends new AXM I ran into a couple of problems. One the chainrings were hitting the chainstays, which I fixed by getting a small washer at the hardware store, bu Read More »
Can you tell me what size AXM frame you're riding and your height and inseam.
KNow there's a lot mroe to it than that but just trying to get ballpark with whether to go with the 5 Read More »