Decoding of Eddy Merckx frames
04-12-24, 05:54 PM
#1027
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Amazing Eddy Merckx Collection Seminar Classic Bicycles Auburn
Any Eddy Merckx bike/history fans out there? Thought so! Rich Gangl is assembling an amazing collection of bikes representing the historical evolution of the bikes Merckx rode. There are 10 bikes in the collection. Some are period bicycles painstakingly presented to be just like what Merckx rode. Other bicycles are recent creations that are insanely accurate reproductions of what Merckx raced on. Rich has spent years on this project. He's searched high and low for proper parts, made parts when necessary (such as for the hour record bike), and obtained or built frames and made sure the paint/decals are presented with amazing accuracy.
In order to bring this project to life, he spent countless diving into the history and images of Eddy Merckx. His collection of bikes is truly unique. Part of it was shown at Classic Bicycles Auburn in 2022. The completed collection will be on display at Classic Bicycles Auburn Sunday June 9. The event is at the amazing Auburn Cord Duesenberg in Auburn Indiana. In addition to the bicycle display, Rich will be presenting a seminar on this project that will dive deeply into the history and legend of Eddy Merckx. If you are a Merckx fan, this may be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. The seminar is one of many that will be delivered by leading vintage lightweight bicycle experts. The seminars are on Friday and Saturday of Classic Bicycles Auburn weekend. The exact schedule of seminars will be released in the next week or so.
For more information about Classic Bicycles Auburn, Click Here
Auburn Indiana is close to Indianapolis, Detroit, Ann Arbor, Cleveland, and Chicago. Classic Bicycles Auburn is an independently organized event that promotes the enjoyment of vintage lightweight bicycles. If you have questions, please email classicbicyclesauburn@gmail.com
Thanks!
Mike Kone, lead organizer Classic Bicycles Auburn
Rich Gangl working his magic on one of the collection frames
Rich Gangl and his amazing replica of the Merckx Hour Record bike
In order to bring this project to life, he spent countless diving into the history and images of Eddy Merckx. His collection of bikes is truly unique. Part of it was shown at Classic Bicycles Auburn in 2022. The completed collection will be on display at Classic Bicycles Auburn Sunday June 9. The event is at the amazing Auburn Cord Duesenberg in Auburn Indiana. In addition to the bicycle display, Rich will be presenting a seminar on this project that will dive deeply into the history and legend of Eddy Merckx. If you are a Merckx fan, this may be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. The seminar is one of many that will be delivered by leading vintage lightweight bicycle experts. The seminars are on Friday and Saturday of Classic Bicycles Auburn weekend. The exact schedule of seminars will be released in the next week or so.
For more information about Classic Bicycles Auburn, Click Here
Auburn Indiana is close to Indianapolis, Detroit, Ann Arbor, Cleveland, and Chicago. Classic Bicycles Auburn is an independently organized event that promotes the enjoyment of vintage lightweight bicycles. If you have questions, please email classicbicyclesauburn@gmail.com
Thanks!
Mike Kone, lead organizer Classic Bicycles Auburn
Rich Gangl working his magic on one of the collection frames
Rich Gangl and his amazing replica of the Merckx Hour Record bike
04-13-24, 06:00 AM
#1028
Hello,
It's been almost a year now, but little by little I'm finishing it. Please take a look at how it came out. I'm just worried about the lettering on the down
tube (from cylomondo) whether the letters seem too thin to you. do you have any more advice. I'm waiting for the handlebars, white wrap and white saddle, probably a selle italia turbo.
It's been almost a year now, but little by little I'm finishing it. Please take a look at how it came out. I'm just worried about the lettering on the down
tube (from cylomondo) whether the letters seem too thin to you. do you have any more advice. I'm waiting for the handlebars, white wrap and white saddle, probably a selle italia turbo.
04-15-24, 04:00 AM
#1029
Hello,
It's been almost a year now, but little by little I'm finishing it. Please take a look at how it came out. I'm just worried about the lettering on the down
tube (from cylomondo) whether the letters seem too thin to you. do you have any more advice. I'm waiting for the handlebars, white wrap and white saddle, probably a selle italia turbo.
It's been almost a year now, but little by little I'm finishing it. Please take a look at how it came out. I'm just worried about the lettering on the down
tube (from cylomondo) whether the letters seem too thin to you. do you have any more advice. I'm waiting for the handlebars, white wrap and white saddle, probably a selle italia turbo.
For my part, I like it. Also, the sticker placement is right where it should be overall (top tube and seat tube). At some point in the future you may wish to experiment with downtube letters again but for the time being I suggest you leave it as is.
Well done.
Regards,
Nenad
06-02-24, 07:16 AM
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Please help me identify this Eddy Merckx Frame number
Can someone please help me decipher this Eddy Merckx Professional Aero frame number?
On the rights side there is the number 0
On the left side of the frame there is:
E
6607
I'm new to this forum and cannot post a picture unfortunately.
Many thanks!
Werner
On the rights side there is the number 0
On the left side of the frame there is:
E
6607
I'm new to this forum and cannot post a picture unfortunately.
Many thanks!
Werner
"...someone finally has to do it..."
Manufacturer's marks are placed on the bottom of the BB cover.
- left side: code of EM Cycles employee responsible for preparing the frame before chroming / painting - always one capital letter:
A - prototypes --- ~ B3000
B - 1 ser ~900 --- ~ E6500 + ~ B2500 --- ?
D - ~ A4000 --- ~ F6000
F - ~ E0200 --- ~ E7500 + ~ A9000 --- ~ B5000
G - prototypes --- ~ E6100
H - ~ B1300 --- ~ G5500
J - ~ A7500 --- ~ A9000
K - ~ F 1300
L - ~ Z 5000 --- ~ D 9999
M - ~ E4700 --- ~ A1100
N - ~ C3300 --- ~ C8100
P - ~ E7700 --- ~ A0600 + ~ D5800 --- ~ G5200
S - ~ A8000 --- ~ H
T - ~ A0600 --- ~ A6700
Y - ~ A1500 --- ~ A6700
(there is a designation . (dot) - may belong to this group: prototypes --- ~ E1800)
- left side: code of tube/frame model - one or two capital letter(s):
C - Corsa: ~ Z4600 --- ~ D9000
CX - Criterium: ~ Z7900 --- ~ A9999
M - Strada: ~ A1500 --- ~ B 9999
R - Reynolds 531
TT - Columbus TSX
WW - Strada: ~ D --- ?
X - Columbus SLX
( Columbus SL, Max, EM MX-L, EM Arcobaleno, Reynolds 501, 753, 653 - no markings )
( sometimes after the marks TT and X a letter B appears - meaning unknown --- british thread?)
- left side: height of the seat tube in cm - the last digit i.e:
2 = 52cm or 62cm
5 = 55cm
8 = 48cm or 58cm
- right side:the series marked with a capital letter - in order: E,Z,A,B,C,D,F,G,H,? ( 9999 frames in each - certainly not all frames of the F, G and H series have been painted and sold)
(the first series did not have a letter designation, it probably produced 999 frames - it is not clear whether frames without serial numbers - prototypes - were included in this series)
(there are team markings: KE - Kelme, CS - Capri Sonne, ED - Europ Decor, W - Winning --- used in seasons 1982-1983 without serial numbers ( every team had a separate frame numbering );
from 1984, team designations appeared next to serial numbers i.e. Kelme ( KE ) and Panasonic ( P )- at least until the 1986 season).
The above description is not precise or flawless, but is now - probably - the closest to the truth. Applies only to steel markings of frames manufactured by Eddy Merckx Cycles - the best company in the world
Any information, correction and question will be accepted carefully, any necessary changes will be implemented immediately. Thank you, best regards - Jacek
Manufacturer's marks are placed on the bottom of the BB cover.
- left side: code of EM Cycles employee responsible for preparing the frame before chroming / painting - always one capital letter:
A - prototypes --- ~ B3000
B - 1 ser ~900 --- ~ E6500 + ~ B2500 --- ?
D - ~ A4000 --- ~ F6000
F - ~ E0200 --- ~ E7500 + ~ A9000 --- ~ B5000
G - prototypes --- ~ E6100
H - ~ B1300 --- ~ G5500
J - ~ A7500 --- ~ A9000
K - ~ F 1300
L - ~ Z 5000 --- ~ D 9999
M - ~ E4700 --- ~ A1100
N - ~ C3300 --- ~ C8100
P - ~ E7700 --- ~ A0600 + ~ D5800 --- ~ G5200
S - ~ A8000 --- ~ H
T - ~ A0600 --- ~ A6700
Y - ~ A1500 --- ~ A6700
(there is a designation . (dot) - may belong to this group: prototypes --- ~ E1800)
- left side: code of tube/frame model - one or two capital letter(s):
C - Corsa: ~ Z4600 --- ~ D9000
CX - Criterium: ~ Z7900 --- ~ A9999
M - Strada: ~ A1500 --- ~ B 9999
R - Reynolds 531
TT - Columbus TSX
WW - Strada: ~ D --- ?
X - Columbus SLX
( Columbus SL, Max, EM MX-L, EM Arcobaleno, Reynolds 501, 753, 653 - no markings )
( sometimes after the marks TT and X a letter B appears - meaning unknown --- british thread?)
- left side: height of the seat tube in cm - the last digit i.e:
2 = 52cm or 62cm
5 = 55cm
8 = 48cm or 58cm
- right side:the series marked with a capital letter - in order: E,Z,A,B,C,D,F,G,H,? ( 9999 frames in each - certainly not all frames of the F, G and H series have been painted and sold)
(the first series did not have a letter designation, it probably produced 999 frames - it is not clear whether frames without serial numbers - prototypes - were included in this series)
(there are team markings: KE - Kelme, CS - Capri Sonne, ED - Europ Decor, W - Winning --- used in seasons 1982-1983 without serial numbers ( every team had a separate frame numbering );
from 1984, team designations appeared next to serial numbers i.e. Kelme ( KE ) and Panasonic ( P )- at least until the 1986 season).
The above description is not precise or flawless, but is now - probably - the closest to the truth. Applies only to steel markings of frames manufactured by Eddy Merckx Cycles - the best company in the world
Any information, correction and question will be accepted carefully, any necessary changes will be implemented immediately. Thank you, best regards - Jacek
06-12-24, 10:07 AM
#1031
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Howdy
and thank you for doing God’s work!!
this popped up in my neighborhood. I know it’s a size 60 - too tall for me.
left side:
A = employee
0 = size 60
right side Z 7863
faema colors and truly untouched. Story goes, dad rode it once, first time w toe clips, fell over and immediately hung it in the garage.
I guess 1981 due to the fork crown eddy/merckx vs EMC
and thank you for doing God’s work!!
this popped up in my neighborhood. I know it’s a size 60 - too tall for me.
left side:
A = employee
0 = size 60
right side Z 7863
faema colors and truly untouched. Story goes, dad rode it once, first time w toe clips, fell over and immediately hung it in the garage.
I guess 1981 due to the fork crown eddy/merckx vs EMC
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