[new2steel]

corsa extra

Got her all cleaned up and upgraded some parts. What's left of the original specs are the brake calipers, cranks, handlebar,seatpost and f.deraileur. Any ideas what year is this model? Got it from a friend a few months ago.

 

[Aussie Rider]

Got her all cleaned up and upgraded some parts. What's left of the original specs are the brake calipers, cranks, handlebar,seatpost and f.deraileur. Any ideas what year is this model? Got it from a friend a few months ago.

Have a look underneath the Bottom Bracket and then refer to:

http://www.cadre.org/Merckx/

 

[ShortNFast]

Did you identify the year on the Corsa Extra Aussie Rider?

Just curious as to year made on the bike. You can always e-mail Gita who can help identify the year of production for you.

 

[Aussie Rider]

Just curious as to year made on the bike. You can always e-mail Gita who can help identify the year of production for you.

The serial numbers on my Corsa Extra (TSX) indicate '93/94 however the original owner that I bought the bike from says he got it in '96 I suspect that the shop had the bike for a good 18 months

 

[new2steel]

Checked the bottom bracket and it says A0X2357C. I will try to email Gita. I guess its a size 50 and 90-91model ? :idea: .

 

[Aussie Rider]

Checked the bottom bracket and it says A0X2357C. I will try to email Gita. I guess its a size 50 and 90-91model ? :idea: .

Judging by the serial number I would agree that its a 50cm 90/91 Corsa Extra

 

[ironmandreamer]

I've just bought a Merckx Ti on eBay. Got sausaged on the exchange rate and freight but we live and learn. It's in very average condition but it is to be a project bike and will be completely rebuilt as funds allow Could you please e-mail me a set of photos and any info including details of the fork options. I'm in Australia and Merckx isn't a well supported marque locally. Thanks, Clayton E: [email protected]

 

[rcclass]

1990 Corsa w/ Team Motorola Livery

This is my baby (although a bit too tall for me :cryin: )

I have e-mailed the Merckx Factory and they confirmed that it is a 1990 Corsa. I bought it used in 1996, as a training tool (I'm really a mountain biker )

In a vain attempt to make the bike seem smaller, I updated the stem to a shorter one, in the process, adding a carbon fork and new bars.

One thing that I've always wondered about is, how many Team Motorola bikes did Gita import? Just curious...

This will probably go up for sale in the VERY near future, so pay attention to the classifieds...

Cheers!

 

[Soapy]

Some fantastic bikes here. Thought it was about time i posted some of mine.
The first is my 10th Anniversay TSX which i have had from new (1990). Its due to be put back in its non-fixed state as soon as I get all the bits together.
The second is my latest toy from the same stable, I just love the way Merckx's ride.

Have also got a Cinelli Team Aliante in Soft-touch yellow from about 1996ish but will post those up elsewhere.

 

[Mike5835]

Here is my 1985 Merckx Professional with Columbus SL
Running full period Campag super record groupo, San Marco dua saddle, NOS Campag record 28H hubs with Mavic Open Pro hoops, 3ttt panto stem with 3ttt comp bars, panto levers & cranks. Really happy with the way it's turned out, fantastic to ride - smooth, stable and wants to be ridden fast.
What more can I say, love taking it down beach rd, Melbourne Aust, and letting it rip

 

[barry1021]

oh

that is a sweet fade, I really like it A LOT!! One of a kind.

b21

 

[Aussie Rider]

Thats a great looking Merckx, might see you on Beach rd sometime with one of my Merckx

 

[Marz]

I'll look out for it too. Do you go out on Saturday mornings? I ride a red Corsa 0.1.

 

[barry1021]

If I were to add another Merckx

Some fantastic bikes here. Thought it was about time i posted some of mine.
The first is my 10th Anniversay TSX which i have had from new (1990). Its due to be put back in its non-fixed state as soon as I get all the bits together.
The second is my latest toy from the same stable, I just love the way Merckx's ride.

Have also got a Cinelli Team Aliante in Soft-touch yellow from about 1996ish but will post those up elsewhere.

to the collection, I think it would be the 10th anniverary-the pearl is so nice, and you have kept yours in great shape. Pls post again in his geared state.

b21

 

[Mike5835]

yeh - I do venture out saturday mornings - get out early about 6.30 and then back up to Cafe Racer for a quiet one

 

[Marz]

I'll look out for your Merckx at Cafe Racer. I usually ride with a friend who probably owns the only Pegoretti Marcelo in Melbourne.

 

[Soapy]

Finished

Just finished restoring my Tsx.
Here's a few pics

 

[learlove]

Just finished restoring my Tsx.
Here's a few pics

wow, absolutely jaw dropping. what size is it? 52cm.

If you don't mind me saying, if it is a 52 or 53 and you ever want to sell, please let me know.

 

[em3]

Soapy, love the TSX. Just wondering, is that a threadless stem with quill adapter or a quill stem with a spacer in between the headset and stem? Looks really sleek.
Thanks,
EM3

 

[Soapy]

Thanks for the comments guys,

The Tsx is a 52cm, not currently for sale its just too pretty to look at.
The stem is an old quill Control Tech which are renowned for slipping down the quill over time, so I custom made a spacer to go between the stem and the headset. Looks alot better with it.

Out of interest, how much would this sell for State side? (im in the UK)

Soapy