Description
The first bikes which were to bear the Eddy Merckx logo, were the Eddy Merckx Kessels bikes in the late 1960s and early 1970s. Nobody less than the Champion himself rode them.
A small manufacturer, the family Vaneenooghe were amongst those who were producing for Kessels back in the early days. Later in the 1980s, they made the bikes for the pro team Splendor, with riders as Sean Kelly, Eddy Planckaert and others.
Our Kessels is one of those which were built by the specialists of Vaneenooghe, clearly recognizable by the "Compass" on the fork crown.
The frame is built with Reynolds 531 tubes connected by some sweet short-tip lugs. The bike is fully equipped with a Campagnolo Nuovo Record Groupset, Cinelli stem, bars and Unicanitor saddle.
An extra treat is the paintwork that shines through in the famous Eddy Merckx Molteni team colours.
Classic and very well made road racer from the 70s, which will enrich any collection and is more tan capable of tackling the classic cycling events as well.
Condition
Used. The frameset is in mint 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) | 54 cm |
|---|---|
| Top Tube | 54 cm |
| Head Tube | 11 cm |
| Standover | 78 cm |
Details
| Brand | Kessels |
|---|---|
| Rear Derailleur | Campagnolo Nuovo Record |
| Front Derailleur | Campagnolo Nuovo Record |
| Shifters | Campagnolo Record |
| Brakes | Campagnolo Record |
| Brake Levers | Campagnolo Nuovo Record |
| Headset | Campagnolo Nuovo Record |
| Crankset | Campagnolo Nuovo Record; 170mm; 53-46 |
| Freewheel/Cassette | 14-22; 5 Speed; Maeda Industries Perfect |
| Bottom Bracket | Campagnolo Record |
| Seatpost | Campagnolo Nuovo Record |
| Seat | Cinelli Unicanitor |
| Hubs | Campagnolo Record |
| Rims | Nisi |
| Tires | Continental Giro 22mm Tubular |
| Stem | Cinelli 90mm |
| Stembar | Cinelli 410mm |
| Chain | Sachs |
| Pedals | Not Included |
Worldwide Delivery
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Safe packaging
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Import taxes und Customs
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