change to compact gearing

[Randochap]

Given this doesn't translate from French or Flemish, did he ever say it?

Well, admittedly, I'm passing on an oft-quoted quote and it may well be apocryphal. However, it might be noted Merckx does speak English.

 

[calvjones]

Yep, not denying he might have - just wondering if there was actually a source.

 

[aqaleigh]

thanks for the advice guys