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RIP Merckx Pista. EDIT: She Will Survive

Built and painted on-demand. A one of a kind Merckx Elite Pista from 02' with an MX-Leader pista fork (undrilled). Tight as a motherfucker. Condition is amazing - small storage scratches but no dings/dents whatsoever. I'm in love with the shape and size of the tubes. The paintjob - IMO - is nothing less than amazing. The relatively short tt and longer st fits me perfectly with my proportionally longer legs than torso. Almost like it was built for me...

Frame:
02' Eddy Merckx Elite Pista - Easton Custom 7020 DB

Fork/Headset:
Merckx MX Leader Pista I FSA Duron

Crankset/Bottom Bracket:
Campagnolo Record Pista I Campagnolo Record Pista 165mm

Pedals:
MKS Sylvan Pista

Drivetrain/Cog/Chainring/Chain:
50/14 I Dura-Ace/Record I DID-2

Handlebars/Stem:
Cinelli Criterium I ITM Eclypse

Saddle/Seatpost:
Selle Italia Flite TI I Team by Selcof

Front Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Campagnolo Pista I Continental Sonderklasse 22c

Rear Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Campagnolo Pista I Continental Sonderklasse 22c

Accessories:
ST.58cm ctc. TT.55cm. ctc.

Bike History

Click a link below to see past stages of this bike.

  1. Got it like this
  2. The beginning build
  3. Finished
  4. RIP

Current Stage Info:

Hit and run.

EDIT: After 3 years, I have found an MXL Road fork. Now Redfox Cycles will merge the remains of the old with the new - to create an identical copy of the original. I’m over the moon!

Added by Karl. Last updated 15 days ago.

42 Comments

metatronic1123

metatronic1123 says:

Nooooooooooooo :'(((((

Posted about 1 year ago

Fredd

Fredd says:

This is a sad day...
If the frameset is good, you can find MAX track forks on the NJS websites, and have it repainted.

Posted almost 3 years ago

HK_Berlin

HK_Berlin says:

yikes - hope u r good

Posted almost 3 years ago

Karl

Karl says:

Thanks bud, I'm good - No broken bones, but a dislocated shoulder and scuffed arm - All healing up now!

Posted almost 3 years ago

sleepygav

sleepygav says:

aw man hit n run! hope ur good!! is this frameset still rideable if you replace the fork ? maybe there is a frame builder who can replicate or repair the fork ?

Posted almost 3 years ago

Karl

Karl says:

Thanks man, I appreciate it! The fork is done, unfortunately ≈ Had it checked by a framebuilder. The frame looks ok, but I haven't had it measured yet - fingers crossed! I'm looking for a replacement MX-L fork, but probably won't find a track version...

Posted almost 3 years ago

marianfixed

marianfixed says:

Beautiful!

Posted over 6 years ago

exempted

exempted says:

Amazing build

Posted about 7 years ago

ghostridethewhip

ghostridethewhip says:

+1

Posted over 6 years ago

CUMBOT

CUMBOT says:

noice.

Posted over 7 years ago

redbaron

redbaron says:

Great bike! Woud love to gat a frame like this...

Posted over 7 years ago

Karl

Karl says:

Thanks man - I see you have one of equal beauty yourself!

Posted over 7 years ago

grangeyard

grangeyard says:

Helvete vad fet.

Posted over 7 years ago

Karl

Karl says:

Tak så mycke!

Posted over 7 years ago

dietrootbeer

dietrootbeer says:

fuck this is perfect. love how the fork looks with the threaded setup and oversized tubes

Posted over 7 years ago

Karl

Karl says:

Thanks a lot dude!

Posted over 7 years ago

GeorgeWashingtonMobsDeep

GeorgeWashingtonMobsDeep says:

So good! Love the Merckx frames with the max fork blades!

Posted over 7 years ago

Pissoffski

Pissoffski says:

Rad!

Posted over 7 years ago

trovin

trovin says:

thats hot

Posted over 7 years ago

Karl

Karl says:

Thanks!

Posted over 7 years ago

Jehu

Jehu says:

Confirmed Sick

Posted over 7 years ago

Karl

Karl says:

Thanks man!

Posted over 7 years ago

Nathap470

Nathap470 says:

How the hell did I miss this

Posted over 7 years ago

Karl

Karl says:

Glad you finally found it ;)

Posted over 7 years ago

HNFXD

HNFXD says:

WOW! This is awesome.

Posted over 7 years ago

Karl

Karl says:

Thanks dude!

Posted over 7 years ago

yarbroughdesign

yarbroughdesign says:

Ive always wanted one of these! Good luck with the build.

Posted over 7 years ago

Karl

Karl says:

I'm with you! Thanks

Posted over 7 years ago

HNFXD

HNFXD says:

Thats hot. Can't wait to see the whole build.

Posted over 7 years ago

Karl

Karl says:

Thanks a lot dude!

Posted over 7 years ago

Jehu

Jehu says:

This is going to be sick

Posted over 7 years ago

ghostridethewhip

ghostridethewhip says:

+1

Posted over 7 years ago

Karl

Karl says:

Thanks man!! I hope you're right

Posted over 7 years ago

kobe

kobe says:

very nice Eddy!

she screams out campy

Posted over 7 years ago

Karl

Karl says:

Thanks dude - that's what i thought! Glad you agree

Posted over 7 years ago

Noypi

Noypi says:

Beautiful!

Posted over 7 years ago

Karl

Karl says:

Thanks!

Posted over 7 years ago

ghostridethewhip

ghostridethewhip says:

Awesome

Posted over 7 years ago

Karl

Karl says:

Thanks man!

Posted over 7 years ago

eldeezy

eldeezy says:

Campagnolo everything for the win.

Posted over 7 years ago

Karl

Karl says:

Yeah I agree! I've already picked up a Record chainset to go with the matching bb.

Posted over 7 years ago

eldeezy

eldeezy says:

Link to this from Trackosaur. Thas wassup.

Posted over 7 years ago