Eddy Merckx Arcobaleno Steel Road Bike 1990s
Eddy Merckx Arcobaleno Steel Road Bike 1990s
Fillet brazed. Columbus Neuron. Campagnolo parts.
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ID
13926
Marke
Eddy Merckx
Size
55 cm
Description
Eddy Merckx steel bicycles made themselves a name for being some of the best handling and fastest racing machines available.
It always was Eddy's idea that a bike should not be light for lightness sake. Less weight should help you to climb up hills, but when stability is sacrificed, most of the rider's power is sacrificed in the movements of the frame. And descending becomes a nerve-wrecking adventure where you simply are not as fast as a competitor who knows that his slightly hevier but stronger bike is riding as stable as on rails.
Consequently Merckx was trying to build averagely light bikes which were far stronger than average.
He succeeded by using specially drawn oversized tubing which, combined with a superior geometry, came out as some of the finest road bike frames of the 1990s: The MX-Leader, the Corsa 01 or the Arcobaleno.
One of those tubesets were the customized Columbus Neuron tubes which were used for the Arcobaleno model (named after the rainbow jersey).
The Eddy Merckx Arcobaleno was made of these ovalized Neuron tubes which, especially in later versions, were connected using fillet brazing and bi-laminating techniques.
The smooth joints together with a hidden seat post clamping gave the bike a terifically elegant look.
On the technical side it knew how to convince, too: The pro team GAN was famously riding Arcobaleno frames for some time.
We are happy to be able to present to you one of the late and extra smooth models. On top, our Arcobelano is in excellent condition, shows an art-deco style paintjob and is equipped with a full Campagnolo groupset.
The sheer quality of the frame and the setup make our Eddy Merckx a perfect companion for sportive riding and commuting alike.
An impressive road bike with many many years of live left in it.
It always was Eddy's idea that a bike should not be light for lightness sake. Less weight should help you to climb up hills, but when stability is sacrificed, most of the rider's power is sacrificed in the movements of the frame. And descending becomes a nerve-wrecking adventure where you simply are not as fast as a competitor who knows that his slightly hevier but stronger bike is riding as stable as on rails.
Consequently Merckx was trying to build averagely light bikes which were far stronger than average.
He succeeded by using specially drawn oversized tubing which, combined with a superior geometry, came out as some of the finest road bike frames of the 1990s: The MX-Leader, the Corsa 01 or the Arcobaleno.
One of those tubesets were the customized Columbus Neuron tubes which were used for the Arcobaleno model (named after the rainbow jersey).
The Eddy Merckx Arcobaleno was made of these ovalized Neuron tubes which, especially in later versions, were connected using fillet brazing and bi-laminating techniques.
The smooth joints together with a hidden seat post clamping gave the bike a terifically elegant look.
On the technical side it knew how to convince, too: The pro team GAN was famously riding Arcobaleno frames for some time.
We are happy to be able to present to you one of the late and extra smooth models. On top, our Arcobelano is in excellent condition, shows an art-deco style paintjob and is equipped with a full Campagnolo groupset.
The sheer quality of the frame and the setup make our Eddy Merckx a perfect companion for sportive riding and commuting alike.
An impressive road bike with many many years of live left in it.
Condition | Used |
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The bike is in very good condition. The frame has no cracks, no dents and is not bent. Paintwork and decals are original. All parts are working fine. |
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Storage | BMB R1 |
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Marke | Eddy Merckx |
Product Name | Eddy Merckx Arcobaleno Steel Road Bike 1990s |
Bicycle Type | Road Bicycle |
Condition | The bike is in very good condition. The frame has no cracks, no dents and is not bent. Paintwork and decals are original. All parts are working fine. |
Condition | Used |
On Auction | No |
Frame & Fork | Eddy Merckx Arcobaleno; Columbus Custom Neuron |
Rear Derailleur | Campagnolo Chorus |
Front Derailleur | Campagnolo |
Shifters | Campagnolo Veloce 9-Speed |
Brakes | Campagnolo Athena |
Brake Levers | Campagnolo Chorus |
Headset | Campagnolo |
Crankset | Campagnolo Chorus |
Bottom Bracket | Campagnolo Chorus; 172.5mm |
Seat Post | Selcof |
Hubs | Campagnolo Chorus; Cassette 12-21 |
Rims | Mavic SUP; 700c clincher |
Tires | Continental Ultra Sport 23-622 |
Stem | 3ttt; 100mm |
Stem Bar | 3ttt; 40cm |
Seat | Speed Line |
Chain | YBN Narrow; hard plated |
Handlebar Tape | Cork ribbon |
Pedals | not included |
Size | 55 |
Seat Tube | 55 |
Top Tube | 54 |
Head Tube | 12.5 |
Standover | 79.5 |
Color | None |
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Size

Size
55 cm
Seat Tube
55 cm
Top Tube
54 cm
Head Tube
12.5 cm
Standover
79.5 cm
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Recommended inseam length: 78 cm - 81 cm