1988 54cm Eddy Merckx Corsa Extra Hitachi Team Painted Dura-Ace Joe

Vintage 54.5cm Eddy Merckx Hitachi Team Painted Dura Ace L’eroica Bike. This bike was built specifically for L'Roica.  A vintage platform with relatively modern bits so it rides really well. Bike is from 1988. Serial number A2724 The bike was painted as an Eddy Merckx Molteni Paint scheme and is a classic look. Originally purchased in 1988 from the High Wheeler bike shop in Boulder Colorado. In 2005 Joe Bell repaintded the bike in the original Hitachi paint scheme ($1,300). Also at this time a decision was made to change the bike from 7 speed to 8 speed. The rear chain stays were spread to 130mm, the shifting lugs on the down tube were removed and new ones were added to handle the lever shifters. See the photo for this change. These changes were done by Holland Bicycles, a professional custom builder in San Diego, California. Bike is virtually new.  I don't think it was ever ridden since it was built up. Full Dura Ace 7400 Groupo Dura Ace Seat Post Fizik Pave Saddle Campagnolo Victory Strada Tubular Rims laced to Mavic 571 Hubs VeloFlex Criterium Tubular Tires 44cm Cinelli Handlebar 172.5 cranks with 53/39 Rings Dura Ace 8 speed cassette Perfect bike for the L'Roica The only imperfection to the paint is from the rear wheel rubbed against the chain stay because the skewer wasn’t tight enough. Fortunately, it is not visible unless you remove the rear wheel.

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