Re: [CR]Falcon-built Merckx on eBay

(Example: Framebuilders:Chris Pauley)

Date: Tue, 15 Jan 2002 13:08:31 +1300
From: "David Benson" <tech@worrall.co.nz>
To: youngc@NetReach.Net
Cc: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
Subject: Re: [CR]Falcon-built Merckx on eBay
References: <200201142247.RAA01858@sardinia.netreach.net>


What is the item #? DB AK, NZ

youngc@NetReach.Net wrote:
>Folks:
>
>Here is a 53-cm example of the Merckx-labeled Falcons recently discussed on the
>list. This may be the "upscale" model given that the forks and stays are half
>chromed and the lugs look to be pretty nice longpoints.
>
>I have the cheapie model with chunky, unthinned lugs, no chrome and no
>derailleur hanger on the right dropout. Note the seatstay attachment; not the
>wrapover commonly used on older Falcon frames. Might not be a bad rider if it
>is 531 straight gauge.
>
>No connection, etc.

>

>Charlie Young

>Honeybrook,

>PA