Re: [CR]83 Merckx on chicago craigs list- Which model is this?

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From: "dddd" <dddd@pacbell.net>
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Subject: Re: [CR]83 Merckx on chicago craigs list- Which model is this?
Date: Wed, 30 Nov 2005 17:46:02 -0800
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The height of tubular tires, from the Avocet wheel diameter chart, is equivalent to a "700X25" clincher, which in those days measured (and was designated 20-622 btw) 20mm wide, as are today's 700X20 sized tires.

David Snyder
Auburn, CA usa


----- Original Message -----
From: Mark Cutrufelli
Subject: Re: [CR]83 Merckx on chicago craigs list- Which model is this?



> Kenneth Willow asked about this 83 recently:
> http://chicago.craigslist.org/bik/114221625.html
> I am used to seeing pics of the Molteni orange model with the big blue
> panel decal on the downtube center but not this.
>
> 1.Is this a lower model? Is the frame the same?
>
> 2. If you switch the tubular rims and tires for clinchers will standover
> height be slightly increased or decreased? (I've wondered about this one
> for
> quite some time)

>

>

> Mark Cutrufelli

>

> Laurel,MD