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[SOLD] Eddy Merckx MX Leader 25th RI

My other MXL was too long - sizing down to a 57cm. This also has a threadless steer tube, balleur paint, and clearance for 28c tires. Stoked! Pics from @goldensaddlecyclery on insta

Frame:
Eddy Merckx MX Leader - 2005 reissue, Motorola paint, 57cm ST c-c, 56.8cm TT c-c

Fork/Headset:
Merckx MX Leader - Columbus MXL fork / Chris King 1" NoThreadSet headset

Crankset/Bottom Bracket:
Shimano Ultegra FC-6800 crankset / Shimano SM-BBR60 bottom bracket

Pedals:
Look KÉO Max 2 pedals

Drivetrain/Cog/Chainring/Chain:
Shimano Ultegra FC-6800 50-34t chainrings / CS-6800 11-28t cassette / CN-6800 chain

Derailleurs/Shifters:
Shimano Ultegra FS-6800 front derailleur / Dura-Ace RD-9000 rear derailleur / Dura-Ace ST-9001 shifters

Handlebars/Stem:
Ritchey Classic 42cm handlebars / Thomson X2 110mm x 10° stem

Saddle/Seatpost:
Brooks Cambium C13 saddle / Sim-Works Beatnik 27.2 seatpost

Brakes:
Shimano Ultegra BR-6800 brakes

Front Wheel/Hub/Tire:
H Plus Son Archetype rim / White Industries T11 hub / Sapim CX-Ray spoke / Vittoria Corsa G+ 28c gumwall tire

Rear Wheel/Hub/Tire:
H Plus Son Archetype rim / White Industries T11 hub / Sapim CX-Ray spoke / Vittoria Corsa G+ 28c gumwall tire

Accessories:
Shimano Dura-Ace 7800 skewers / King Cage Iris cages / Fizik Superlight Classic Touch bartape

Added about 6 years ago by jtbadge. Last updated over 5 years ago.

As of over 5 years ago, jtbadge has indicated that they no longer own this bike.

17 Comments

quixoticle

quixoticle says:

I'd have held onto this one, personally, but the Rock Lobster is sick, too!

Posted over 4 years ago

jtbadge

jtbadge says:

I think I would have if I were still living in the midwest. It was just a total dog to ride up mountains.

Posted over 4 years ago

leegf

leegf says:

That said, bikes are meant to be bought and sold, I get it ;)

Posted over 5 years ago

jtbadge

jtbadge says:

It was mostly a holdover while I got my Rock Lobster refinished. I'll get another one when I have room for multiple straight up road bikes.

Posted over 5 years ago

leegf

leegf says:

Didn't last long :(

Posted over 5 years ago

Blokk

Blokk says:

hell yeah

Posted almost 6 years ago

gagray

gagray says:

Didn't see this when I was building my Mr. Pink but I wish I had! All the validation I needed on component/finishing color choices. Ace build man! I'm sure it rips.

Posted almost 6 years ago

Sideshowbob

Sideshowbob says:

Needs a quill stem IMO.

Posted almost 6 years ago

jtbadge

jtbadge says:

Well, it has a threadless fork, so that would be a total hack job IMO.

Posted almost 6 years ago

quixoticle

quixoticle says:

I think the threadless set up is great - really want a threadless-compatible MX-L myself! - but I would consider a -17 degree stem, taking the plunge on cutting the steerer down, and debadging the seatpost. I've got this bad boy in mind: https://www.reddit.com/r/Bikeporn/comme...

Posted almost 6 years ago

jtbadge

jtbadge says:

Definitely searching for a different seatpost without black logos or head, probably a DA SP-7410 or Sim-Works Beatnik.

17 degree stems don't look amazing when the HTA is steeper than 73 degrees, but I'll keep my eye out for one to try.

Posted almost 6 years ago

tracksloth

tracksloth says:

Yup that's legit.

Posted almost 6 years ago

Ashok_Captain

Ashok_Captain says:

Drool-worthy frame-fork from an epic time. Thanks for sharing

Posted about 6 years ago

kobe

kobe says:

Nice!