ecsjr

Hey Thanks....great lead on the catalog.... found in on the thread for the 93-98 catalogs....same color pattern on the SLX frame.

Thanks for the thread!

Ed

GhostRider62

Can anyone tell what tubing is on this Merckx? Is it Century geometry? The seller does not know.

BB stampings on the left side is F, on the right side is H 6932 62

Seems like a late 1990's build but the model is not clear to me (I know very little on the stampings)

CyclesMakaron

Frame built in 2000.
Size 62.
Tubes look oversize which means it should be a Corsa 01 with built from Deda 01 tubes.

JCnSF

So let's try this again, apparently I can't upload photos due to being new. So I will try to add as much detail as possible my apologies for the length. (Red dit link at bottom)
MY step dad gave me his Merckx Century TSX frame with a handmade in Belgium decal. It's a whole bike with Shimano Dura-Ace components. Modolo Italian handlebars with a weird logo and - EVEN. The only thing I've seen with these components is a team Motorola bike. I have not been able to find this paint scheme as the bike is solid blue with the typical accents in red and white. Chrome lower triangle running along the chain. The serial numbers make little sense to me with the ones on the left almost looking like they were done by hand. Instead of being a straight line stamp they curve upwards from left to right.

On the left 8TTB with a light P stamped to the right of the B
From my research the TT stands for TSX framing which it is according to decals. The 8 the B and the P make no sense to me other than the P may stand for someone in production being involved with the bike
On the right which makes more sense reads D 8454

My stepdad thinks it's a limited edition bike built for a team rider in which he paid a few thousand for in the mid early 90's. I would love any help on this. Link for photos. Red dit. com/r/bicycling/comments/s944vf/eddy_merckx_bike_help/?utm_medium=android_app&utm_source=share

AUPedla

8TTB 8=size 58 TT=TSX B=Century geometry
D8454 serial number built around '94 - see here https://www.bikeforums.net/22156788-post102.html
I can't see the pics in the post you linked to

JCnSF

Never. I'm trying to track down what my bike is and solid color frames seem to be rare with the Merckx.

JCnSF

Sweet!

CO_Hoya 

Pic assist (link to gallery):

CyclesMakaron

Beautiful serial Century built in late 1993, paint scheme to be found in 1993 or 1994 catalog.

Yurik

Beautiful bike.

Greg161

Hi All, I purchased my EM from my LBS new. I then gravitated to MTB riding and then to a gravel bike. Easier on the body for those long rides. I recently pulled my Eddy Merckx out of a 25 year storage.
I did a teardown to gently clean everything.
Any info you could provide would be awesome. Thank you.

CyclesMakaron

Pro SLX from late 1985 or early 1986, Columbus SLX and SPX tubes, Team Panasonic paint scheme, Campagnolo Victory/Triomphe group (crank dated 1985).

Greg161

Thank You very much CM !

I'm looking to sell the bike as is. I do not have the front and rear tubular wheels. Could you suggest a way for me to get a fair market value for the bike ? I have the Cinelli stem and handle bars in very good condition.

Thank You,

Greg

CyclesMakaron

Sorry, I can't put a price on that.
But they can do it for buyers on eeebay - list the frame and parts (separately) from $1 for 10 days

M1T

A friend refinished then built this 80's E.M., but with a twist. Easy to spot the 'new and latest' feature on the seat and head tubes. He had 2 of the decals specially made ;-)

https://www.flickr.com/photos/837910...ith/640130518/

Another friend just purchased the frame and will build it back up with many of the same components and the same orange tires.

CyclesMakaron

Beautiful bike, Eddy's pics are beautiful too

chainlinkbikes

I think I'm getting there, but still having a little trouble identifying


Serial #: 7 A Z 3226

* Running into issues uploading pics


Campy drivetrain, RR Der, FR Der, Strada/Breve Crankset, Record Headset, Brake Calipers, Shift Levers, Seatpost

Cinelli Giro D'Italia Bars

Shimano 600 Brake Levers & Hubs

Mavic MA2 Rims


Frame: Solid blue, White lettering with silver lining

White stamps on lugs

Head badge: White EM with Black, Yellow, Red stripes on top and green, yellow, black, red, blue stripes behind it

No frame material stamps

Cycle Art San Marcos, Ca small stamp on non-drive chainstay near seat tube.


Thank you so much for your vast wealth of knowledge. Incredible work!

AUPedla

I'll have a go...
7 = size 57
A = frame builder designation
Z3226 = approx 1985
Probably an early Corsa, but without seeing the lug pantos can't be sure, could also be a late 'Professional'

chainlinkbikes

Thanks so much for your quick reply! Thought I got them uploaded, but apparently as a new member I cannot upload photos yet. : )

CyclesMakaron

Professional Columbus SL/SP

chainlinkbikes

Thank you so much!

nenad

Hello thread,

I have a curious one, please take a look at attached photos below. It's a Willy Naessens team paint colors, frame is marked as Corsa Extra and there is SLX tubing sticker. Looking at bottom bracket there is marking on the right: D 5456. There appears to be number 0 beneath EM logo, but there appear to be no markings on the left at all. Frame is size 60 which I think explains the number in the middle. Also, from what I can tell this is factory paint. Anything else of interest that experts (CyclesMakaron) could add here? Is this in fact a SLX Corsa Extra?

Much obliged,

Nenad

EDIT: I can almost discern letter "L" on the left.


Bottom bracket

Columbus SLX sticker visible

Frame marked as Corsa Extra

Willy Naessens team (1993)

joesch

Thus market dictates current value.
Make it a reserve auction if you want to insure a certain price or investment is gauranteed.

CyclesMakaron

H D5456
Frame built in December 1992/January 1993.
No tube markings (should be X or XB for Corsa Extra), no frame size markings - this could mean a frame built with a "mix" of tubes in an unusual geometry.
...and this could mean that it could indeed be a frame built for Team Willy Naessens for the 1993 season.
The sticker on the steering tube and the inside of the tubes visible through the bottom bracket are worth a look.

nenad

Thank you for the quick response, much appreciated.

Regards,
Nenad