It's been a long time...

It's been a long time since our last post here. Not because of being slack, mind you. Still in the wings is The Sheriff's Merckx Ti, and still to be photographed is Rewind's Team Tekelom Merckx MX Leader.

I know this is a little confusing, as there are pictures of a Team Telekom Merckx MX Leader below... Well actually this belongs to a nice fellow named Anthony, and these are a few quick pics that were taken before the bike was bundled up and shipped off to London. Until it left Rewind's place we were amassing quite a fleet of Telekom Merckxs.

The only part I would change on this is perhaps the seatpost - to a campagnolo aero - and maybe the pedals. It's going to be a "commuter (!)" hence the double sided pedals. Bit nice to be a commuter eh?

An original Telekom Merckx MX Leader in fantastic shape, built by Rewind with new Campagnolo Athena 11s, Campagnolo Record hubs to Mavic Open Pros by DT Comp spokes (a staple favourite wheelset of the Rewind crew), and new reissued Cinelli 1A and Giro D'Italia bars.

The only regret is that we weren't able to get all the Merckxs together for a bunch ride before it left. Rides beautifully; hope you love it Anthony!

Sancineto. Columbus Max.

The new one. Sancineto - Cuneo, Torino, Italy.

Columbus MAX.

Campagnolo Record 10 Titanium.

Campagnolo Shamal Titanium.

Busyman Saddle (wrong bike though!!).

Cinelli XA and Cinelli Giro D'Italia stem/bar combo.

Campagnolo Record pantographed post.

Heaven.

Vintage steel / Walking Away.

Some of the bikes that recently completed the Alpine Classic - on Classic Steel no less.

Colnago Master Olympic

Highlights include: Campagnolo Chorus 11s, Record hubs / Campagnolo Atlanta 1996 wheels.

Eddy Merckx Corsa Extra

Highlights include: Campagnolo Athena 11s, Campagnolo Record / Mavic Open Pros, Campagnolo pantograph seatpost.

Walking Away.

The Specialized Tarmac has been a trusty steed for some years, but the time has come to move on from Plastic Generic and onto the next project - Merckx AX Titanium (by Litespeed). There is just something about a Ti or Steel frame - a frame for life, not disposable like Plastic Generic.

While it's sad to see the Tarmac go, in truth it's time had come. Ciao!

Eddy! ready to roll...

Really need to take some pictures of it in the day - the indoor light just does not do the paint justice!

Specs as follows:

• Eddy Merckx Corsa 56 C-C, refinished by Motorcycle Crash Repairers (Tullamarine), resplendent in Kawasaki ZX-10 Orange Pearl
• Phil hubs, Velocity Deep V rims, DT Swiss bladed spokes (radial fr, 3x rr), Vittoria Rubino Pro tyres
• Tektro brakes, Cane Creek levers, Jagwire teflon cables, white Jagwire outers
• Nitto Dynamic 10 Stem, alloy bars, Deda white bar tape
• Campy seat binder bolt, Miche Supertype post, WTB saddle
• Campy Veloce 170mm cranks with Miche 1/8" 47T c/ring, Miche sealed b/b
• 18T ACS freewheel, KMC 710-SL 1/8" chain (17T All-City fixed cog)

Assembled by the RewindCycle crew.

Delicious.

Campagnolo Centaur & Veloce 10 speed - for 2011

Pity this is only coming in 2011

could have been good for the Merckx Corsa Extra!

Campagnolo Centaur & Veloce - English

From Campagnolo's website:

The new 10-speed project, the result of our experience working with professional cyclists, features the same high quality and technical features as our top-of-the-line 11-speed groupsets. The new 10-speed groupsets have been completely redesigned to improve performance, weight, reliability, and cost.


Shifting precision and speed have benefited from our experience in developing the 11-speed project. The introduction of the new Power Shift System™ enables the Ergopower™ shifters to seamlessly control the front and rear derailleurs. Thanks to the new optimised design of the teeth and the internal machining of the sprockets, shifting with Veloce is just as fluid as its 11-speed "big brothers".


The new 10-speed groupsets introduce one enormous innovation: the brand new Power Torque System™. The Campy Tech Lab™ engineers have devised a new bottom bracket. It is more economical, easier to install and service, while offering top level performance features comparable to those guaranteed by the Ultra Torque™ system. All this, at a lower cost.


The result of this hard work is incredible: the new 10-speed groupsets are more "aggressive" thanks to the reduced weight and price compared to the previous models, along with improved performance.

Big Three-Oh

Happy Birthday! This lovely teal, pink and black Merckx Corsa Extra (Columbus SLX) for Justin.

It has a Dura Ace headset, but Campy might just be a bit nicer... Build coming soon.

De Rosa - A gift of love.

A new project for the Rewind Team...

She said "I will" to the proposal, but part of that acceptance was the gift of a bike - a De Rosa no less!

As a cousin would say - "It's beautiful"

Concorde - better photos, however...

Took some better pictures of the completed Concorde today, which look great, but a little heart breaking.


As I had it balanced on a pedal against the curb, the wind took it and pushed it over. As a result the RHS pedal, grip and side of the saddle came to grief. The pedal and grip I'm not as concerned about, but the saddle has now a small battle scar where the smooth leather top has grazed and the suede like base has become exposed... not sure what to do with it - Mick I'll have to come see you!!


It is very nice to ride though, even with the toe overlap on the front wheel!