Go Back  Bike Forums > Bike Forums > Classic & Vintage > Classic and Vintage Sales
Reload this Page >

FS: 1985 Eddy Merckx Professional, Faema livery

Notices
Classic and Vintage Sales Private Sales Only, no online storefronts. All prices must be quoted, we are not an auction site.

FS: 1985 Eddy Merckx Professional, Faema livery

Old 06-08-20, 06:22 PM
  #1  
Broid
Senior Member
Thread Starter
 
Broid's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Half Moon Bay
Posts: 326

Bikes: Parlee Altum R, 85 Eddy Merckx Professional

Mentioned: 1 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 20 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 5 Times in 4 Posts
FS: 1985 Eddy Merckx Professional, Faema livery

1985 Merckx Professional. Columbus SL tubing. Campy Centaur groupo. (10spd) This bike features several pantographed parts and includes another, shorter, pantographed stem that I’ve been in the process of restoring. Just got it polished. This bike includes two wheelsets. First are the Mavic Gel 280 tubulars. Originally had tan sidewall tires, but I’m not a fan of that look, so black walls it is. The other wheelset are clinchers I purchased (On The PL) from a local (SF Bay area) guy who built them himself. I don’t remember what the hoops are, but it has Campy Record hubs. The Campy stickers on the rims are decorative. The crankset has compact chain rings and I believe the cassette is a 12-27. Also included are the wonderful Merckx bottle cages. I imported these from Belgium, took a long time and a bunch of $$ to obtain.This bike rides like its on a rail. So smooth and stable. Climbs far better than I would have thought and descends like a bat out of hell. The paint is not perfect, but it really is exceptional, a few scratches and nics here and there, but not much! I also have a few bits and pieces that go with this bike, the original bars it came with, some bar end plugs and I’ll include a Faema jersey (lg.) that I bought to wear when I rode this bike.

Many more images can be seen here...

https://pbase.com/onlyamoment/bikes_for_sale

I am asking $2,000 or best offer. We'll work out shipping, boxing and Paypal fees. This bike is a stunner and gets lots of comments every time I ride it. Super well cared for, and it has always stayed IN my house, not the garage. Trying to thin down my collection...
Ask all the questions you want, make offers, contact me...
Brian

Broid is offline  
Likes For Broid:
Old 06-09-20, 04:45 AM
  #2  
Homebrew01
Super Moderator
 
Homebrew01's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Ffld Cnty Connecticut
Posts: 21,845

Bikes: Old Steelies I made, Old Cannondales

Mentioned: 12 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 1173 Post(s)
Liked 924 Times in 610 Posts
Very nice !
__________________
Bikes: Old steel race bikes, old Cannondale race bikes, less old Cannondale race bike, crappy old mtn bike.

FYI: https://www.bikeforums.net/forum-sugg...ad-please.html
Homebrew01 is offline  
Old 06-09-20, 05:02 AM
  #3  
tricky 
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Upper Left, USA
Posts: 1,953
Mentioned: 50 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 634 Post(s)
Liked 444 Times in 298 Posts
Broid Top tube and seat tube size?
tricky is offline  
Old 06-09-20, 09:13 AM
  #4  
Broid
Senior Member
Thread Starter
 
Broid's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Half Moon Bay
Posts: 326

Bikes: Parlee Altum R, 85 Eddy Merckx Professional

Mentioned: 1 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 20 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 5 Times in 4 Posts
Originally Posted by tricky
Broid Top tube and seat tube size?

Ahh yes, sorry about that! This bike is a 54, top tube is 54, seat tube is the same...
Broid is offline  
Likes For Broid:
Old 06-09-20, 09:14 AM
  #5  
Broid
Senior Member
Thread Starter
 
Broid's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Half Moon Bay
Posts: 326

Bikes: Parlee Altum R, 85 Eddy Merckx Professional

Mentioned: 1 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 20 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 5 Times in 4 Posts
Originally Posted by Homebrew01
Very nice !


Thanks for your help Homey!
Broid is offline  
Likes For Broid:
Old 06-09-20, 02:43 PM
  #6  
jiangshi
Banned.
 
Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 1,958
Mentioned: 23 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 514 Post(s)
Liked 270 Times in 172 Posts
I owned this bike for a number of years before Broid bought it from me. The only reason I sold it was because I also own a De Rosa in the same size. This is one of the best frames I have ever owned, but I decided to not be a collector, and didn't need bike that ride identically. The pink De Rosa was harder for me to sell than the Faema Merckx, and the Merckx was pretty painful to sell.

The paint is/was spectacular, and the decals are quite rare for this model.

That being said, Brian, check the top tube length. I seem to recall it was 54.5 c-c.

Whoever buys this will not be disappointed.

Here is a link to the bike dressed in 1985 attire (mostly): https://photos.app.goo.gl/swpti4thGuPv5nke7
jiangshi is offline  
Likes For jiangshi:
Old 06-09-20, 04:35 PM
  #7  
RobbieTunes
Banned.
 
Join Date: Dec 2007
Posts: 27,297
Mentioned: 34 Post(s)
Tagged: 1 Thread(s)
Quoted: 378 Post(s)
Liked 1,407 Times in 908 Posts
oooh.
RobbieTunes is offline  
Old 06-09-20, 06:05 PM
  #8  
Broid
Senior Member
Thread Starter
 
Broid's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Half Moon Bay
Posts: 326

Bikes: Parlee Altum R, 85 Eddy Merckx Professional

Mentioned: 1 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 20 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 5 Times in 4 Posts
Thanks Jiangshi!
Broid is offline  
Old 06-09-20, 06:50 PM
  #9  
nomadmax 
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Jun 2018
Location: SW Ohio
Posts: 2,409
Mentioned: 93 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 1103 Post(s)
Liked 1,823 Times in 878 Posts
Originally Posted by RobbieTunes
oooh.
You already have one

As mentioned above, looking at the BB numbers in the photos, TT should be 54.5cm
nomadmax is offline  
Old 06-09-20, 07:14 PM
  #10  
Broid
Senior Member
Thread Starter
 
Broid's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Half Moon Bay
Posts: 326

Bikes: Parlee Altum R, 85 Eddy Merckx Professional

Mentioned: 1 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 20 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 5 Times in 4 Posts
Yes, I said 54, just left off the .5
Broid is offline  
Old 06-10-20, 06:36 AM
  #11  
jiangshi
Banned.
 
Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 1,958
Mentioned: 23 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 514 Post(s)
Liked 270 Times in 172 Posts
Originally Posted by RobbieTunes
oooh.
Originally Posted by nomadmax
You already have one

As mentioned above, looking at the BB numbers in the photos, TT should be 54.5cm
I know where RobbieTunes got his Merckx. This one is prettier.
jiangshi is offline  
Likes For jiangshi:
Old 06-10-20, 04:02 PM
  #12  
RobbieTunes
Banned.
 
Join Date: Dec 2007
Posts: 27,297
Mentioned: 34 Post(s)
Tagged: 1 Thread(s)
Quoted: 378 Post(s)
Liked 1,407 Times in 908 Posts
Originally Posted by jiangshi
I know where RobbieTunes got his Merckx. This one is prettier.
It is. Always had a thing for rccardr 's. Followed it enough.
RobbieTunes is offline  
Old 06-14-20, 06:42 PM
  #13  
Broid
Senior Member
Thread Starter
 
Broid's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Half Moon Bay
Posts: 326

Bikes: Parlee Altum R, 85 Eddy Merckx Professional

Mentioned: 1 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 20 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 5 Times in 4 Posts
Still available!
Broid is offline  

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off


Thread Tools
Search this Thread

Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service -

Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.