Originally Posted by
uncle uncle
So, in the other thread, here:
https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-v...fac-racer.html
You can see the Cannibal, Eddy Merckx, has is Peugeot outfitted with both types of shifters (bar-end and down tube). Let's assume the photos were taken within a close period of his career... why does Eddy choose different shifters? Different racing strategies?
Eddy is in Peugeot livery for all those, so you can safely assume they are from 1966 or 1967.
IIRC. Merckx turned pro in 1965 with Rik van Looy’s Solo Superia team (not a happy experience for him), went to Peugeot for the next two years, then to Faema 1968 through 1970 (called Faemino the last year) then on to Molteni from 1970 to 1976, then to Fiat for 1977, then to C&H for his last few days races in 1978.