Description
In 1978, after retiring from road racing as the most successful rider of all time, the great Belgian champion Eddy Merckx planned to set up a bicycle manufacturer.
Since he wanted to build road bikes as fine and efficient as possible, he engaged his friend Ugo De Rosa – arguably the best frame builder of the 1970s – to help him with the frame design and to teach other frame builders.
In 1980 the moment had come and the first Merckx bikes, soldered in an old farmhouse in Meise, were delivered. Instead of offering a wide range of models, Merckx just offered one: the Eddy Merckx Professional.
Due to its fabulous riding qualities and its austere elegance, the Professional has been one of the most appealing steel racing framesets ever since.
Because production has been relatively low in the first years, very early Professional models are both hard to find and coveted.
Built with light Columbus SL tubing, this Professional is fully fitted with Campagnolo Super Record parts which have been thoroughly serviced in our workshop.
Whether to enjoy the pleasure of riding an extra rare classic steel bike, or to enrich a collection, this Eddy Merckx is a fine choice.
Condition
Used. The frameset is in almost perfect condition. All parts have been checked and are working fine. The bicycle went through a full checkup at Steel Vintage Bikes workshop! Parts were disassembled, cleaned and re-assembled again. The frame was checked for structural integrity and all wearing parts were replaced with new ones. You can expect the bicycle in great riding condition and ready to go for your vintage bike ride.Bicycle Size
| Size (Center-Top) | 58 cm |
|---|---|
| Top Tube | 57 cm |
| Head Tube | 15 cm |
| Standover | 83 cm |
Details
| Brand | Eddy Merckx |
|---|---|
| Rear Derailleur | Campagnolo Super Record |
| Front Derailleur | Campagnolo Super Record |
| Shifters | Campagnolo Record; Pantographed |
| Brakes | Campagnolo Record |
| Brake Levers | Campagnolo Nuovo Record; Pantographed |
| Headset | Campagnolo Nuovo Record |
| Crankset | Campagnolo Super Record; 170mm; 52-42 |
| Freewheel/Cassette | 14-19; 6 Speed; Maillard |
| Bottom Bracket | Campagnolo Record |
| Seatpost | Campagnolo Super Record |
| Seat | Selle San Marco Concor |
| Hubs | Campagnolo Record |
| Rims | Mavic GP 4 |
| Tires | Vittoria Strada 25mm; Tubular |
| Stem | Cinelli; 130mm |
| Stembar | Cinelli; 400mm |
| Chain | YBN |
Worldwide Delivery
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Safe packaging
All bicycles are shipped in special bike boxes. Read more about the packaging process for bicycles: Packaging Pocsess.
Import taxes und Customs
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