EddyMerckx - Need help w identification
11-17-19, 11:14 PM
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EddyMerckx - Need help w identification
I stumbled upon a sparkly blue Eddy Merckx with EM branded on the top of the seat stays and the sloped crowns of the fork. Campy drop outs and Dura-Ace drive train and hubs. The serial number on the bottom bracket are
--------- Z
4 --------- 16..
A
It measures as 64 cm ST and 59 cm TT (C-C) . 35" standover.
I was not able to get any information from the seller.
What can be inferred about it origins?
--------- Z
4 --------- 16..
A
It measures as 64 cm ST and 59 cm TT (C-C) . 35" standover.
I was not able to get any information from the seller.
What can be inferred about it origins?
11-18-19, 02:06 AM
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Suggestion: there's an ongoing thread about identifying Eddy Merckx frames.
You can try doing a Bike Forum Search or better, go to Google and type in Bike Forums Eddy Merckx frames.
The first link has all you need to know.
Good luck...
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You can try doing a Bike Forum Search or better, go to Google and type in Bike Forums Eddy Merckx frames.
The first link has all you need to know.
Good luck...
verktyg
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11-22-19, 01:04 PM
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Production time: 1984/85 - at that time only 2 models with Campa dropouts, EM (Professional) and EM Pro (SLX or 753) were produced. BB cover and brake bridge photos would explain the situation.
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11-26-19, 10:45 AM
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CyclesMakaron Here is a link to pictures of my bike. Except for the rear rim, the bike is in excellent condition, but clearly the previous owner loved beer and stickers! photos.app.goo.gl/YtAC692RtLuAEFeR7
11-26-19, 01:25 PM
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(Professional) 84/85...judging by the lugs and stickers (those from EMC... and - I think - the Gipiemme brake bridge and the lack of chain bridge). A BB cover photo from underneath would solve the problem.
11-27-19, 10:36 AM
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Thanks, CyclesMakaron I added a picture of the bottom bracket from underneath.
I'll probably be putting this up for sale since it is too large for me. I can take appraisal discussions to the other forum.
I'll probably be putting this up for sale since it is too large for me. I can take appraisal discussions to the other forum.
