Re: S**T! The first "ding" in my new Merckx Race
02/16/04 09:46 PM (66.152.253.98)
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Oh man do I know how you all feel! I bought my Corsa new/old this past December. It had hung on a racer's wall for 7 years - never been built. When I unpacked the very-carefully packaged frame the day after Christmas, I was shocked to see a tiny little scratch right on top of the top tube. So much for my first scratch. No complaints with the seller - I scored a very good deal. After building it and riding it on the rollers for a month, I don't notice it anymore - but that first moment of unwrapping it - WAH!
Now, a couple months later, I receive my '74 Motobecane Grand Record back from the paint restoration shop, and lo and behold - I nicked it re-installing the headset. I guess I should just ride 'em and stop polishing 'em.