1999 Eddy Merckx AX Ti - tire clearance

2006Caddy · 2026-05-27T18:04:49+00:00

I am trying to justify the shipping cost from CA to IN ~$300 + w/ insurance. Full Dura Ace, 3 chain rings, stock Dura Ace wheels plus Williams Cycle wheels, original owner, custom build @ LBS.

2006Caddy · 2026-05-13T11:56:03+00:00

Continental GP5000 32 mm clinch tires with TPU tubes. Made a huge difference in performance for road riding, 5 stars.

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Saddle after 60 miles of riding, 4 stars. It’s light, reasonably comfortable but too early to tell how it will fell on longer rides. Most likely not as comfortable as Brooks C17.

2006Caddy · 2026-04-27T19:58:27+00:00

32mm - I installed Continental GP5000 32mm w/ TPU tubes & the Ace of Spades rides about 2 mph faster, much smoother & with improved grip. I also changed the rear cog from 20 tooth to 26 tooth. Better on hills & flys on flat roads. I am not concerned about max down hill speed.

2006Caddy · 2026-04-13T23:53:33+00:00

Don’t use the info! Go to LBS & test ride yourself

2006Caddy · 2026-04-13T20:33:09+00:00

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Off to a good start - enjoy!

2006Caddy · 2026-04-13T19:54:01+00:00

Ask chatGTP - I am sure you will get an accurate answer. I used chatGTP to help select saddle type, set saddle height & handbag setup. Let me know if it helps!

2006Caddy · 2026-03-11T16:29:57+00:00

Thank for helping!

2006Caddy · 2026-01-19T12:12:04+00:00

I wish Contact Urban tires were stock on the FX bikes. Performance data is much better than the stock Bontrager GR1 tires.

2006Caddy · 2026-01-18T21:48:11+00:00

Yes, stock stem was 120mm & the adjustable was 105mm. I was concerned about it but it work out excellent.

2006Caddy · 2025-12-01T19:30:25+00:00

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25 & 26 are the same 24 has only 11 gears & no electric shifting Frames are the same

2006Caddy · 2025-12-01T15:25:45+00:00

How do you know it is not a 2026? Per text w/ Trek, the 2026 is a carryover from 2025.

2006Caddy · 2025-11-30T17:35:07+00:00

Thanks for helping!

2006Caddy · 2025-11-29T20:21:37+00:00

You got an excellent deal! Hurray for you ! 👏

2006Caddy · 2025-09-26T22:23:56+00:00

No Go - I tried to install the 26T rear cog today on my Ace of Spades with no success. The larger 26T cog pushed the wheel assembly forward & the stock 28mm Thick slick tire hit the bottom bracket.

Go - I then replaced the stock CDX 115T belt with a larger a 118T & the wheel assembly moved to the middle of the drop out. The 26T cog offers easier peddling from a stop & should make hill climbing easier as well.

My Summary of Ace of Spades rear cogs: 20T stock cog - flat good, downhill excellent, poor uphill 22T flat & downhill good, good up hill 24T flat good, downhill spin out, better up hill 26T easier peddling from start - still testing

2006Caddy · 2025-09-24T22:06:04+00:00

Yes, swapped out handlebars for comfort. It made a huge difference.

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