New score. All black everything.
Frame:
Merckx MX Leader - 1997, Columbus MXL, 58cm ST, 57.3cm TT. Charcoal w/blue & fuschia accents
Fork/Headset:
Merckx MX Leader - Columbus MXL fork / Chris King GripNut headset
Crankset/Bottom Bracket:
Shimano 105 FC-5800 crankset / SM-BBR60 bottom bracket
Pedals:
Look KÉO Classic 2 pedals
Drivetrain/Cog/Chainring/Chain:
Shimano 105 FC-5800 52-36t chainrings / Shimano Ultegra CS-6800 11-28t cassette / KMC X11-93 chain
Derailleurs/Shifters:
Shimano 105 FD-5800 front derailleur / Shimano 105 RD-5800 rear derailleur / Ultegra ST-6800 shifters
Saddle/Seatpost:
Fizik Aliante saddle / Kalloy 27.2mm seatpost
Brakes:
Shimano 105 BR-5800 brakes
Front Wheel/Hub/Tire:
H Plus Son Archetype rim / Shimano Ultegra 6800 hub / Sapim Race spoke / Vittoria Open Pave EVO CG III 25c tire
Rear Wheel/Hub/Tire:
H Plus Son Archetype rim / Shimano Ultegra 6800 hub / Sapim Race spoke / Vittoria Open Pave EVO CG III 25c tire
Bike History
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Added by jtbadge. Last updated over 4 years ago.
As of almost 6 years ago, jtbadge has indicated that they no longer own this bike.
28 Comments
Next step: Mavic Exalith, or DT Swiss Dicut OXic wheelset. Then your path to the dark side will be complete.
Posted almost 7 years ago
They look ok, but they can't touch Exalith or Dicut OXics. In looks or braking performance.
Posted almost 7 years ago
But really, I only made those suggestions to complete the murdered out look here. Bike still looks sick.
Posted almost 7 years ago
Pics or, you know...
Posted about 7 years ago
It was really nice stuff - looks, craftmanship, engineering. I just didn't care for the ergonomics of the hoods or the shifting motion.
Posted almost 7 years ago
Beautiful! Lose the green tyres, gumwalls instead...
Posted about 8 years ago
Great build. Agree on tires. Personal favs are the Vittoria Open Corsa SC
Posted about 8 years ago
Oooohhhh lawd this is going to be great. Get it built up and post the damn pics!!!
Posted over 8 years ago
Bravo!
Posted over 8 years ago
I really wanted to go Campy, but price vs. performance was just not there at this time. Scored a 6800 groupset for less than $500, Chorus would have been well over $800.
Posted over 8 years ago
greg3rd48 says:
Great looking bike!
Posted about 6 years ago