[waydownsouth]

Some of the SA Merckx frames made it all the way to New Zealand and it was only when searching for more info on the frames that I became aware of this forum. Anyway, tonight we completed the initial build on a 58cm Arcobaleno. I say initial build because in due course the A-head stem, the seatpost and the wheelset will be replaced with more appropriate parts. When the build is complete in it's final form I will post some better pictures but I thought a quick snap posted before tomorrows inaugural ride would be appropriate. A quick comment after a short session on the wind trainer to dial in fit: it feels very stout at the BB, very nice. :thumbsup:

 

[KayTee]

Wow, that's a handsome machine indeed - even with Rashid's fork-matching problems I'm glad I was able to obtain an Arco, too. Obviously the steerer tube on your fork wasn't too short, so I assume it was the correct size and didn't have to be cut, right? Can't wait for your ride report!

 

[cannibal]

Some of the SA Merckx frames made it all the way to New Zealand and it was only when searching for more info on the frames that I became aware of this forum. Anyway, tonight we completed the initial build on a 58cm Arcobaleno. I say initial build because in due course the A-head stem, the seatpost and the wheelset will be replaced with more appropriate parts. When the build is complete in it's final form I will post some better pictures but I thought a quick snap posted before tomorrows inaugural ride would be appropriate. A quick comment after a short session on the wind trainer to dial in fit: it feels very stout at the BB, very nice. :thumbsup:

You're stoked.. What a beautiful machine, glad to hear about the "stout" BB description. At 200 lbs, I need a stiff BB. The chain stay bridge feature should bolster the overall BB stiffness as well, especially when hammering out of the saddle.