FS 59 cm Eddy Merckx Strada Columbus tubing (SL or SP?) frameset 1980s
11-23-19, 04:09 PM
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FS 59 cm Eddy Merckx Strada Columbus tubing (SL or SP?) frameset 1980s
Eddy Merckx Strada by BJ Stevens, on Flickr
Eddy Merckx Strada by BJ Stevens, on Flickr
As per @CyclesMakaron, in post #2 , the correct model name for this frame is an Eddy Merckx Professional, from 1983.
Very nice condition. Frame is straight with no dents or rust. Decals are excellent. Paint shows clear signs of use and there is one longer scrape on the non-drive side of the downtube.
Photos are in this Flickr album: https://flic.kr/s/aHsmJyNYea
Campagnolo fork ends and dropouts.
Seat tube – 59 cm ctc
Top tube – 59 cm ctc
Rear spacing - 126 mm
BB threads – Italian
Price - $420 by PayPal F&F
Plus shipping at actual cost.
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Last edited by Stevensb; 11-24-19 at 10:49 AM. Reason: to correct model name
11-24-19, 10:38 AM
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This is Eddy Merckx (Professional) 1983; M is the designation of an EMC employee, Strada appeared in 1987 from ~A1500 and since then has "taken over" the designation M (as the Matrix, then changed to Cromor). Do not use cadre.org....
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Thank you @CyclesMakaron for the correction. Should have checked with you before posting.
Cheers.
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Cheers.
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My size and it would be a great add to the collection. Don't expect it to last long, although the CDN to USA issue may cause some hesitancy.
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Eddie Merckx frame
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I dont think the 49th parallel causes much difficulty. FedEx 5 day ground shipping from CALGARY to USA works seamlessly. Ive sent 5 frames south over the past 2 years and all have arrived without incident or, as far a as I know, tax / duty issues. The only irksome part of the transaction is the relatively higher cost of shipping from Canada, but, in the grand scheme of things the incremental cost isnt that much of a factor.
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I dont think the 49th parallel causes much difficulty. FedEx 5 day ground shipping from CALGARY to USA works seamlessly. Ive sent 5 frames south over the past 2 years and all have arrived without incident or, as far a as I know, tax / duty issues. The only irksome part of the transaction is the relatively higher cost of shipping from Canada, but, in the grand scheme of things the incremental cost isnt that much of a factor.
Cheers.
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