1974 Eddy Merckx Competition frameset 22" Molteni Orange
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FS: 1974 Eddy Merckx Competition frameset 22" Molteni Orange
Mfg: Falcon - under licensing agreement with Eddy Merckx
Model: Competition
Year: 1974
Tubing: Reynolds 531
Serial number: 48163
Seat tube: 22" CTT
Top tube: 22.5" CTC
Rear drop out spacing: 125mm
Original Molteni Orange paint, some scratches, no touch-ups
"Eddy Merckx" decal on downtube is not original and is partially affixed on the underside with a strip of cellophane tape.
Lightly ridden, 2-owner frame that has been in storage for past 20+ years
Includes original Campagnolo Record headset in excellent condition - bike originally came equipped with full Record/Nouvo Record groupset
Rare frameset in original, true Molteni Orange paint
Last 4 photos are of catalog and display at 1974 NYC Bike Exposition
$300 + shipping, free pick up in Dublin Ohio (suburb of Columbus)
EM Competition photos
Model: Competition
Year: 1974
Tubing: Reynolds 531
Serial number: 48163
Seat tube: 22" CTT
Top tube: 22.5" CTC
Rear drop out spacing: 125mm
Original Molteni Orange paint, some scratches, no touch-ups
"Eddy Merckx" decal on downtube is not original and is partially affixed on the underside with a strip of cellophane tape.
Lightly ridden, 2-owner frame that has been in storage for past 20+ years
Includes original Campagnolo Record headset in excellent condition - bike originally came equipped with full Record/Nouvo Record groupset
Rare frameset in original, true Molteni Orange paint
Last 4 photos are of catalog and display at 1974 NYC Bike Exposition
$300 + shipping, free pick up in Dublin Ohio (suburb of Columbus)
EM Competition photos
Last edited by James1964; 10-27-23 at 08:35 PM. Reason: price drop
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The original Reynolds decal on the back of the seat tube reads, "Butted Tubes, Forks, and Stays". (It's legible if you enlarge the photo on Flickr.)
This was the top-of-the-line bike with nicely done chrome. I'd keep it if it fit me.
This was the top-of-the-line bike with nicely done chrome. I'd keep it if it fit me.
Last edited by James1964; 04-04-23 at 12:27 PM.
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