beautiful bike, if I was going to get picky it would only be out of jealousy. the race number is a great tribute as well hope you had a Merry Christmas Jon and have a outstanding 2019
Incredible. This unique piece isn't just a bike, it's a storybook, a journal of Jon's cycling path - each component tells it's own tale, tales of design, tales of function, tales of a chance find, tales of a lost loved one. These are the things that make any material thing truly special. If ever a bell cried to be rung, it is now.
Jon is such a nerd. Gotta love it. I wish more people were this enthusiastic about their work. Fantastic video, beautiful bike, amazing details. Thanks for sharing. More of Jon's bikes, please.
Part of what makes this bike great is the individual gear choices. It doesn't have to be strictly "vintage". These steel framed classics are beautiful, and I'm glad that Jon restored it from fixed gear to derailleurs. I'll bet the ride is outstanding.
YES!!! MORE VINTAGE BIKES......From your collection......a big thumbs up! These bikes are like classic cars....they have the craftsmanship and artistry that the new cookie cutter factory bikes do not. They are timeless works of art and a joy to ride.
This is the very best video ever by GCN, by a long stretch. I raced from 1985 to 2002. I never got my hand stuck in the spokes when reaching for the shift leaver. Really experienced racers could, when headed into a sharp corner that changes to a steep hill, shift down into the small ring and shift the rear derailleur almost simultaneously with one hand. A big advantage in Cat 4 racing. Rear derailleurs had a max capacity of 23 - 24 teeth. In 1987 we discover the 39 t inner chain-ring. Before that Eddy Merckx and everyone else were using 42s. They climbed all of thous cols in a 42-23 or 24 Ahaaaaaaa. If you look at the evolution of bicycle drive-trains, it is obvious that before the derailleur - racers would spin like mad on the flats and down hills and grind massive gears on the climbs. Attacking like Chris Froome, spinning at 90+ rpm was something that could not be conceptualized. Those pedals weigh a lot, speedplay was in business back then, remember Aerolite? What did you spray inside the frame to inhibit rust? Engineering brakes with greater leverage is a question of design, not materials; why did it take so long for caliper brakes to get were they are now? Trek Domaine fork dropouts is another example of an idea that could have been put into production decades ago. Energy food bars and gels could have been made long ago. Tires are better. Back in the mid 80s a dozen of us would go for 100 k ride and 4 or 5 of us would flat, every time. Sometimes we would have bad luck and 8 or 9 of us would flat. Toe-clips and straps would kill our feet. We had small water bottles and only one cage on the down tube. We rode without food, helmets or glasses. No one knew anything of fitting a bike to a rider. Placing your elbow against the tip of our saddle and extending your fingers forward over your handle bars was how you determined stem length (1 cubit). Bill Ferrell produced the pioneering Fit Kit, but that was based upon the average Cat 2 racer in New England, during the early 80s Nobody really know much about cycling, like we do now. But the most expensive bike you could buy, cost $2000 ($5,257 in today's $) not $12,000. How are people going to keep their carbon bike on the road 30 years from now, with all of the proprietary bottom brackets and crank sets?
Actually, lots was already known about bicycle racing back in the early 80s. Various retro books such as 'Bicycle Road Racing: Complete Programme for Training and Competition' Paperback - 18 Feb 1988 re issue by Eddie Borysewicz Francisco Moser had his bike fit nailed probably even more so than even TDF riders today. There was another very scientific cycle racing book, which also dealt with the relationship between cadence, power, aerodynamics and gear charts also back in the early 80s. The Bicycle Racing Guide by Rob van der Plas.
Europeans knew a lot in the 1980s. Americans were just cumming out of the dark ages. Eddie Borysewicz told riders to eat moose meat and load their water bottles with vitamins. I can remember people debating if you should ride trough with winter or would it cause burn-out. If you did ride in January and February, it had better be with a really low, fixed gear
Hi! Quick question: Were pros in the late 70s-1989 using 32 or 36h wheels on a typical standard road bike of the peleton? No doubt they were using sew-ups in races (except the one or two teams sponsored by MICHELIN Hi clinchers) but I've ALWAYS wondered about the 32 vs. 36 debate spoke count on wheels of the past (late 1970s-1980s.) Straight gauge or Double-butted? 2x or 3x lacing? Anyways, thanks!😊👍
this is precisely the sort of bike-nerd video i love and appreciate. And had to keep rewinding every 20 seconds, since my 5yo kept trying to talk to me (imagine that?!) while i was watching it. The detail and consideration (ie- down to the smaller diameter of the updated BB) in the part-by-part build is exactly why i love jon. Keep them coming!
Beautiful - I had a Raleigh Team 753 c. 1989 that was outfitted with DuraAce and the exact stem/handlebar combination you've done with the Merckx. Gave that bike to my grandson about 5 years ago, and he loves it.
Great tribute to Wouter. I love those wheels, they look beautiful and the rear stays with the em engraving displays the pro paint work. I also love how you modernized this racebike to be an express to maintain with the modern threaded bb and the headset cartridge bearings. Excellent functional retro build Jon.
Jon, I have hanging in my house an 1989 EM Century with Columbus TSX in that beautiful blue color. Dura Ace 8spd components and 32 spoke mavic wheels. Engraved EM stem. Enjoy that vintage machine.
OMG £50 Wow just wow!! Respect and a must have for any retro ride, they are head turners and such an iconic item from the 80's. I made and did a Bike build video on a Colnago Master with the same callipers with a 11 speed Potenza range. Cool and interesting ride Jon and thanks for sharing your ride. All the very best to you and all for 2019. Andy
Lovely bike, I have just finished building the bike of my youth a Peugeot premier, so I picked up an old Peugeot premier I found on ebay and restored, it's now a 10 speed with speed play pedals.
When a vintage frame like this falls into your hands you have only 2 options: 1. Build it into a museum piece, or, 2. Do it justice with whatever parts you have, so that you can ride it NOW ! Jon, you've gone the 2nd route so I completely understand and forgive the component mix. All of your selected components are worthy to be on that frame., so , ultimately, you have done the frame proper justice - period! Well done! Now let's ride that sucka and go back in time!
"Extra parts just laying around in my work shop"...then pulling out Dura-Ace cranks and Campy Delta brakes...WOW! I wonder what other hidden gems are just "laying around"...very nice! very nice indeed!
Amazing bike, amazing clip! I own pretty much the same frame, still with its original metallic blue color. It was my first real high end road bike back in the early 90s. And with some modifications, it still runs today.
A lovely bike Jon. Restoring a bike is a great experience. I got given a 1982/3 Raleigh Road Ace (my dream bike when I was about 14), it was 80% original but in a bad state & renovated it to as near original condition as I could. Its a bit small for me so hangs with pride in my garage.
Jon....you've blessed us all. Amazing! Really REALLY looking forward to seeing more of your collection! I had no idea that modern derailleurs worked with downtube shifters!
It’s Jon’s bike so he can put whatever he wants on it! I have a few odd combos on some bikes too, but they all work well. Absolutely love the Nemesis rims. I ride them quite a bit, old school but tough as they come. Once broke a spoke without realizing it and the wheel wasn’t out of true enough to even tap the brake pads.
I really like this bike! It's not something I would like to own or ride but the fact that you put so much effort in to making it happen makes it super nice.
Johan Vranckx, the former welder from Merckx, stil has the archives from the frames they welded. He is stil welding the steel frames from Merckx and has his welding shop near Brussels.
Got to say that for all I am not a huge fan of mixing your components like you have done, this works really well. It comes across that you really love your bike and it is a really beautiful looking bike frame, really stands out and looks the part with the down tube shifters and aero brakes on the levers. It is definitely the ultimate home build with all of the spare parts which were lying around and hand built wheels... the beauty of having things hand built is that you can put any hub with any rim and any spoke combo which always makes for some unique wheels! Love it Jon and would love to see more from your own collection... since you have like a million bikes!! Think the funniest part was when you had the dog walker in the background! Keep it up!
Hi Jon, AWESOME bike, absolutely beautiful. Would of been interested to see the before photos. The paint you chose is perfect, the classics NEVER go out of style. Hey, have a great new year in 2019. Looking forward to a lot more great GCN Tech vids in 2019.
Love the video! In good humor...The rules. White saddle with white tape is a must but you still mix Shimano with Campy components which is supposed to be a no- no. I would love to do what car enthusiasts call a resto-mod on my 1990 Cannondale Crit frame.
Awesome build. It's got quite the interesting mix of components but it seems to work well and looks fabulous. The delta brakes always take any build up to the next level.
I’m waaay late to the game, but bloody hell, that was fun to watch! Especially when describing the ice cream box find! You brought me right there with you! Great job! Thank you for sharing!
You are correct with your comments on the choice of crankset and what people will think about it. You can get a vintage 1983-1985 Campgnolo Victory crankset to shift and work every bit as good as that Dura-Ace or any other modern crankset. It takes some millwork but I have proven it is possible. I have a vintage Campagnolo Victory crankset from 1985 on my bike working with the Shimano 9150 Di2 perfectly. I milled the teeth shapes, milled the spyder for correct spacing between the two chainrings, and added the pins and ramps that assist the chain shifts. Call me crazy but I am a fanatic when I get an idea in my head. The result was something that is beautiful and custom keeping that vintage era alive and useful.
Nice restoration! Looks almost as nice as my 1990 Eddy Merckx Corsa Extra (serial number B4923) with the original Ferrari red paint and chrome chain stays. It has a decal of the country of Belgium at the top of the seat tube for Eddy and a decal of Italy at the bottom for Eddy's personal frame builder Ugo DeRosa. It also has internal brake cables. I ordered mine outfitted with Campagnolo indexed 7-speed downtube shifters (didn't work worth a damn -- had to switch the shifters to non-indexed mode) with Chorus components and Turbo saddle, but installed the original Dura Ace labelled pedals made by Look. Updated to Record 8-speed Ergo drivetrain and SpeedPlay pedals, then Record 10-speed when I updated my Seven Ti to Record 11-speed. This was the "official" Team 7-11 and Team Motorola frame at the time (of course each rider had his favorite frame builder make a custom frame for him with Eddy Merckx decals on it), and was outfitted with Shimano Dura Ace components. Then Team Motorola switched to the new Eddy Merckx MX Leader frame.
I watched this yesterday and literally earlier TODAY I went to the bike shop to fix some wheel whobble and THERE IT IS, gleaming quietly in the service area, the same Eddy Mercks Corsa Extra as yours, in gorgeous blood red, completely original in excellent condition, waiting to be serviced to be ride-worthy. The mechanic said the owner bought it from his friend who bought it long ago and had never used it, just stored very neatly in some back room or something. Of course I offered to take it home with me, but the mechanic politely refused. Something about it being not mine. Silly excuse, I say...
Nice beautiful Merckx! It's a true riding machine and not just a wall hanger. Even though people would criticize the mix match of components, I think it's well thought out for riding a vintage steel.
I hope you enjoy this video of my bike. It's one of my favourites. Merry Christmas and let's have a great 2019! 🎆
I have enjoyed it a lot. Fascnitacing almost how much love you put in details. Inspiring
Great video Jon, love the bike. All the best for 2019!
beautiful bike, if I was going to get picky it would only be out of jealousy.
the race number is a great tribute as well
hope you had a Merry Christmas Jon and have a outstanding 2019
@@mungolikescandy3270 thanks!
More of your bikes Jon!
Ok, we need a weekly episode of Jon's bike collection.
Too right we do.
YES YES YES
I agree, too, lets see them, Jon.
Jon successfully evaded a prospect raid of his attic. 😂
I would love to see more of Jon's bikes. The Corsa Corsa video was fabulous.
Incredible. This unique piece isn't just a bike, it's a storybook, a journal of Jon's cycling path - each component tells it's own tale, tales of design, tales of function, tales of a chance find, tales of a lost loved one.
These are the things that make any material thing truly special.
If ever a bell cried to be rung, it is now.
Cheers Michael. Hope you had a good Christmas.
@@JonCannings It was a bit shit, truth be told. Hope you guys had a great time.
@@TheWaxChainFanClub sorry to hear that. On another note, Mrs Sock is nursing a monster hangover...
@@JonCannings Haha! Poor sole.
I'm hiring you for my funeral
Jon is such a nerd. Gotta love it. I wish more people were this enthusiastic about their work. Fantastic video, beautiful bike, amazing details. Thanks for sharing. More of Jon's bikes, please.
Congrats. And I think your are the best GCN presenter.
Part of what makes this bike great is the individual gear choices. It doesn't have to be strictly "vintage". These steel framed classics are beautiful, and I'm glad that Jon restored it from fixed gear to derailleurs. I'll bet the ride is outstanding.
The one we've all been waiting for. Beautiful. Thanks Jon!
YES!!! MORE VINTAGE BIKES......From your collection......a big thumbs up! These bikes are like classic cars....they have the craftsmanship and artistry that the new cookie cutter factory bikes do not. They are timeless works of art and a joy to ride.
This is the very best video ever by GCN, by a long stretch.
I raced from 1985 to 2002. I never got my hand stuck in the spokes when reaching for the shift leaver.
Really experienced racers could, when headed into a sharp corner that changes to a steep hill, shift down into the small ring and shift the rear derailleur almost simultaneously with one hand.
A big advantage in Cat 4 racing.
Rear derailleurs had a max capacity of 23 - 24 teeth. In 1987 we discover the 39 t inner chain-ring.
Before that Eddy Merckx and everyone else were using 42s. They climbed all of thous cols in a 42-23 or 24 Ahaaaaaaa.
If you look at the evolution of bicycle drive-trains, it is obvious that before the derailleur - racers would spin like mad on the flats and down hills and grind massive gears on the climbs.
Attacking like Chris Froome, spinning at 90+ rpm was something that could not be conceptualized.
Those pedals weigh a lot, speedplay was in business back then, remember Aerolite?
What did you spray inside the frame to inhibit rust?
Engineering brakes with greater leverage is a question of design, not materials; why did it take so long for caliper brakes to get were they are now?
Trek Domaine fork dropouts is another example of an idea that could have been put into production decades ago.
Energy food bars and gels could have been made long ago.
Tires are better.
Back in the mid 80s a dozen of us would go for 100 k ride and 4 or 5 of us would flat, every time.
Sometimes we would have bad luck and 8 or 9 of us would flat.
Toe-clips and straps would kill our feet.
We had small water bottles and only one cage on the down tube.
We rode without food, helmets or glasses.
No one knew anything of fitting a bike to a rider.
Placing your elbow against the tip of our saddle and extending your fingers forward over your handle bars was how you determined stem length (1 cubit).
Bill Ferrell produced the pioneering Fit Kit, but that was based upon the average Cat 2 racer in New England, during the early 80s
Nobody really know much about cycling, like we do now.
But the most expensive bike you could buy, cost $2000 ($5,257 in today's $) not $12,000.
How are people going to keep their carbon bike on the road 30 years from now, with all of the proprietary bottom brackets and crank sets?
Actually, lots was already known about bicycle racing back in the early 80s.
Various retro books such as 'Bicycle Road Racing: Complete Programme for Training and Competition' Paperback - 18 Feb 1988
re issue by Eddie Borysewicz
Francisco Moser had his bike fit nailed probably even more so than even TDF riders today.
There was another very scientific cycle racing book, which also dealt with the relationship between cadence, power, aerodynamics and gear charts also back in the early 80s. The Bicycle Racing Guide by Rob van der Plas.
Europeans knew a lot in the 1980s. Americans were just cumming out of the dark ages.
Eddie Borysewicz told riders to eat moose meat and load their water bottles with vitamins.
I can remember people debating if you should ride trough with winter or would it cause burn-out.
If you did ride in January and February, it had better be with a really low, fixed gear
Hi! Quick question: Were pros in the late 70s-1989 using 32 or 36h wheels on a typical standard road bike of the peleton?
No doubt they were using sew-ups in races (except the one or two teams sponsored by MICHELIN Hi clinchers) but I've ALWAYS wondered about the 32 vs. 36 debate spoke count on wheels of the past (late 1970s-1980s.)
Straight gauge or Double-butted? 2x or 3x lacing? Anyways, thanks!😊👍
@@ralphc1405 I believe they were using 32H wheels. Carbon tublers are still lighter than tubless clinchers
Absolutely love this video!!! Please show us more of your bikes Jon!!!
Will try too
Green with envy,and the modern components don't distract from the looks. What a classic bike, lovely colour too.
a deep dive into the weeds of details
Jon, no way I would let that beauty languish in a storage unit!!! More vintage bikes please!
Beautiful custom job, very good mix of vintage and modern
Yes ! RING THE BELL !
I especially like the number plate dedication to W.W.
Thanks for sharing Jon.
I love to see old bikes on GCN. Great video !
this is precisely the sort of bike-nerd video i love and appreciate. And had to keep rewinding every 20 seconds, since my 5yo kept trying to talk to me (imagine that?!) while i was watching it. The detail and consideration (ie- down to the smaller diameter of the updated BB) in the part-by-part build is exactly why i love jon. Keep them coming!
Thanks Geoff. Glad you enjoyed my geekiest pro bike yet.
This bike look new 😍😍😍😍
Great to see your love for retro bikes
Thank you for sharing it. best regards. Rudy
Brings back memories of living in Brussels.....Dank u 👌
Really nice Jon, your enthusiasm and love for bikes is both obvious and great, cheers
Beautiful - I had a Raleigh Team 753 c. 1989 that was outfitted with DuraAce and the exact stem/handlebar combination you've done with the Merckx. Gave that bike to my grandson about 5 years ago, and he loves it.
Best Freehub Sound Check ever!!!
Top work Jon, love the 108 WW race number, R.I.P. Also the 12-23, I'm a fan of the old close-spaced cassettes. Super Nice!
My god man! A fitting tribute to the Cannibal, much props Jon! Can't wait to see the rest of the collection, great video
I love retro bike
Excellent job Jon,,,, please do all vintage episodes for GCN...from now on......I learn a lot from you...... Sir Jon
Retro bikes don't do it for me but I love hearing people talk through their builds, always a unique story. Great video.
I LOVE these old school bikes. Especially when they all fixed up. Absolutely fabulous.
Jason C. Do you remember the comment you made 2 years ago about that Jews are not a Race ? Well apparently you are wrong
Those pedals were the best! I’d go back to them in an instant. Also as much as I love Shimano that bike deserves full campy! Polished Athena 11spd!
Quality mr Cannings, I wander if Vipin likes this
Thanks captain.
Great tribute to Wouter. I love those wheels, they look beautiful and the rear stays with the em engraving displays the pro paint work. I also love how you modernized this racebike to be an express to maintain with the modern threaded bb and the headset cartridge bearings. Excellent functional retro build Jon.
Jon, I have hanging in my house an 1989 EM Century with Columbus TSX in that beautiful blue color. Dura Ace 8spd components and 32 spoke mavic wheels. Engraved EM stem.
Enjoy that vintage machine.
Thanks for sharing one of the bikes from your personal collection. Great video, as always!!!
Brilliant video Jon . . . your enthusiasm and attention to detail is inspiring! More of your own bikes soon, please!
That is one gorgeous bike,Jon! Well done! Please more from your collection!
Thanks. Will try too.
OMG £50 Wow just wow!! Respect and a must have for any retro ride, they are head turners and such an iconic item from the 80's. I made and did a Bike build video on a Colnago Master with the same callipers with a 11 speed Potenza range. Cool and interesting ride Jon and thanks for sharing your ride. All the very best to you and all for 2019. Andy
Love the Colnago Master bikes. Nice one.
The craftmanship of those days was and will be exellent
Lugged steel frames!!! I love 'em.
Great work on making the bike look top notch. Chapter!Work of art.
Beautiful. Next bike please.
Lovely bike, I have just finished building the bike of my youth a Peugeot premier, so I picked up an old Peugeot premier I found on ebay and restored, it's now a 10 speed with speed play pedals.
This bike is just perfect in its proportions, in my opinion.
Thanks Jon! Beautifully restored bike and fascinating history.
Lovely bike Jon! More like this please. I love seeing vintage parts still cared for and proudly used . New channel, GCN Metal!!
Thanks Lee
Beautiful bike Jon, you've done a fantastic job fitting everything together Chapeau!
When a vintage frame like this falls into your hands you have only 2 options: 1. Build it into a museum piece, or, 2. Do it justice with whatever parts you have, so that you can ride it NOW ! Jon, you've gone the 2nd route so I completely understand and forgive the component mix. All of your selected components are worthy to be on that frame., so , ultimately, you have done the frame proper justice - period! Well done! Now let's ride that sucka and go back in time!
Bloody beautiful, Jon. Thanks for sharing.
"Extra parts just laying around in my work shop"...then pulling out Dura-Ace cranks and Campy Delta brakes...WOW! I wonder what other hidden gems are just "laying around"...very nice! very nice indeed!
I love you enthusiasm! I have a 1985 Cannondale Sr300.
Gorgeous
Remember a mongrel is not just for Christmas😀
Seriously. Nice rescue. Smashing piece of kit
Your bike, your build, use what you want/have! Love it!
I like the approach of using parts you still have anywhere in your Bike storage!
Amazing bike, amazing clip! I own pretty much the same frame, still with its original metallic blue color. It was my first real high end road bike back in the early 90s. And with some modifications, it still runs today.
This is amazing Jon, keep this kind of videos coming please!. Also, I would love another corsa corsa video, the best shop in the history of the world
A lovely bike Jon. Restoring a bike is a great experience. I got given a 1982/3 Raleigh Road Ace (my dream bike when I was about 14), it was 80% original but in a bad state & renovated it to as near original condition as I could. Its a bit small for me so hangs with pride in my garage.
Kevin Petre by any chance had it h got the 600 ax groupset, thats getting hard ty o get
*Heavy when full*Excellent !! Made mywife very happy !!
Thanks for sharing your passion with us.
Jon....you've blessed us all. Amazing! Really REALLY looking forward to seeing more of your collection! I had no idea that modern derailleurs worked with downtube shifters!
Nice restomod. Interesting mishmoz of high end parts spread over several decades.
That is a beautiful bike, Jon. Nice video! Also loved the Corsa Corsa piece.
Very fine bike all in all - and a SWEET freewheel sound! Good form Jon.
Glad you like the Hope hub ratchets.
we wana see more of your bikes!
I would rate that as "super nice." Great looking bike, upgraded and restored by a man with passion.
Thanks Ron.
beautiful bicycle thanks 4sharing!!! more like this pleaaase!!!
Brilliant work Jon,has inspired my own renovation of my old Olmo, watch out in the bike vault for pictures
Great video Jon! Makes me want to buy an old Colnago frame and build it up. Thank you for the inspiration.
It’s Jon’s bike so he can put whatever he wants on it! I have a few odd combos on some bikes too, but they all work well. Absolutely love the Nemesis rims. I ride them quite a bit, old school but tough as they come. Once broke a spoke without realizing it and the wheel wasn’t out of true enough to even tap the brake pads.
I really like this bike! It's not something I would like to own or ride but the fact that you put so much effort in to making it happen makes it super nice.
Johan Vranckx, the former welder from Merckx, stil has the archives from the frames they welded. He is stil welding the steel frames from Merckx and has his welding shop near Brussels.
No way!!! Does he do customs frames? I live in the US. A 7-11 color frame is my dream!
That is a beautiful bike! More please!
Thanks!
Got to say that for all I am not a huge fan of mixing your components like you have done, this works really well. It comes across that you really love your bike and it is a really beautiful looking bike frame, really stands out and looks the part with the down tube shifters and aero brakes on the levers. It is definitely the ultimate home build with all of the spare parts which were lying around and hand built wheels... the beauty of having things hand built is that you can put any hub with any rim and any spoke combo which always makes for some unique wheels!
Love it Jon and would love to see more from your own collection... since you have like a million bikes!! Think the funniest part was when you had the dog walker in the background! Keep it up!
awesome bike beautiful combination between classic and new components, lovely
It's absolutely beautiful, you did very good job with this bike.
Third time looking this vid. Great content and true passion. We miss Jon at GCN, especially for the retro stuff.
Great job of restoration Jon.
Thanks Tom.
Hi Jon, AWESOME bike, absolutely beautiful. Would of been interested to see the before photos. The paint you chose is perfect, the classics NEVER go out of style. Hey, have a great new year in 2019. Looking forward to a lot more great GCN Tech vids in 2019.
Love the video! In good humor...The rules. White saddle with white tape is a must but you still mix Shimano with Campy components which is supposed to be a no- no. I would love to do what car enthusiasts call a resto-mod on my 1990 Cannondale Crit frame.
That freehub sound was magical!
Awesome build. It's got quite the interesting mix of components but it seems to work well and looks fabulous. The delta brakes always take any build up to the next level.
Always rode on those pedals and time shoes, Turbo saddle too. Happy days!
Excellently presented Jon.
Thanks Luke
Top 3 of GCN Tech videos Jon, great bike you got there...👌
Thanks
Those pedals are amazing.... I still have a pair plus a few extra cleats
Que ciclistas en esa epoca de primera linea
Always nice to see the work of a master.
Thanks.
Great video, great bike, more please Jon.
Will try too soon.
I’m waaay late to the game, but bloody hell, that was fun to watch! Especially when describing the ice cream box find! You brought me right there with you! Great job! Thank you for sharing!
Stunning takes me back to the day
Sweet! Beautiful Bike, thank you for sharing this with us!
You are correct with your comments on the choice of crankset and what people will think about it. You can get a vintage 1983-1985 Campgnolo Victory crankset to shift and work every bit as good as that Dura-Ace or any other modern crankset. It takes some millwork but I have proven it is possible. I have a vintage Campagnolo Victory crankset from 1985 on my bike working with the Shimano 9150 Di2 perfectly. I milled the teeth shapes, milled the spyder for correct spacing between the two chainrings, and added the pins and ramps that assist the chain shifts. Call me crazy but I am a fanatic when I get an idea in my head. The result was something that is beautiful and custom keeping that vintage era alive and useful.
Absolutely stunning Jon!!
Nice restoration! Looks almost as nice as my 1990 Eddy Merckx Corsa Extra (serial number B4923) with the original Ferrari red paint and chrome chain stays. It has a decal of the country of Belgium at the top of the seat tube for Eddy and a decal of Italy at the bottom for Eddy's personal frame builder Ugo DeRosa. It also has internal brake cables. I ordered mine outfitted with Campagnolo indexed 7-speed downtube shifters (didn't work worth a damn -- had to switch the shifters to non-indexed mode) with Chorus components and Turbo saddle, but installed the original Dura Ace labelled pedals made by Look. Updated to Record 8-speed Ergo drivetrain and SpeedPlay pedals, then Record 10-speed when I updated my Seven Ti to Record 11-speed. This was the "official" Team 7-11 and Team Motorola frame at the time (of course each rider had his favorite frame builder make a custom frame for him with Eddy Merckx decals on it), and was outfitted with Shimano Dura Ace components. Then Team Motorola switched to the new Eddy Merckx MX Leader frame.
I watched this yesterday and literally earlier TODAY I went to the bike shop to fix some wheel whobble and THERE IT IS, gleaming quietly in the service area, the same Eddy Mercks Corsa Extra as yours, in gorgeous blood red, completely original in excellent condition, waiting to be serviced to be ride-worthy.
The mechanic said the owner bought it from his friend who bought it long ago and had never used it, just stored very neatly in some back room or something.
Of course I offered to take it home with me, but the mechanic politely refused. Something about it being not mine. Silly excuse, I say...
Thanks Jon..!
Nice beautiful Merckx! It's a true riding machine and not just a wall hanger. Even though people would criticize the mix match of components, I think it's well thought out for riding a vintage steel.
Many thanks.
Best video I've ever seen on this channel !
You very rich person. More than many collectors of cars. Such nice bike
Love the bike from my era lets see more
Cool video. Nice to see campy/shimano parts being mixed!