Rare 1992 Replica Eddy Merckx Corsa, Molteni Colors, Super Record, Drilled Out Shifters

[Iverider]

Here's the issue, I may have to trade the Trek 614 and the Raleigh Record (Worksop) toward it to make it affordable.

614s aren't too hard to come by vs a Merckx but it's probably a more pleasant bike to ride given it's less racy geometry.

 

[frankabr.]

Yes, the Trek 614 and the Raleigh Record Worksop are nice rides. Both work as long distance touring/racing bicycles for the mountains and flats, and are set up as such. I even have Suntour Command shifters on the Trek. The Record Worksop is set up with an extender on the Cyclone rear derailleur and and 32 tooth freewheel. The Merckx would be similar to my Colnago Suprerissimo, an old time top line race bike, both with sew ups and limited gearing. I would still have the International, but that one also has limited gearing for the hills. Secondly, it has center pull brakes, not great for the flats but even worse for going down mountains. All of these items are considerations.

ps. I also have a 2012 Fuji Altimira that I ride more than any of the others.
My mountain bike is an old 2001 Specialized Enduro Expert. Too many bikes, too little time!