Eddy Merckx Frame Identification

[colker]

Originally Posted by Gsinill

Thank you! Seller Is in Belgium and claims he found it Close to Meise in a castle.

More pictures:

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Pure class.

[Emerxil]

If you can show the markings on the steering tube

[Gsinill]

Originally Posted by Emerxil

If you can show the markings on the steering tube

[Emerxil]

There should be a serial number

[Gsinill]

Originally Posted by Emerxil

There should be a serial number

Nope, seller says just the "4".

[merckxman]

That's an upside down, as pictured, Columbus logo.

[Emerxil]

In the early series, a serial number was stamped on the steering tube (later information sheets were placed there)
Frame size designation on BB cover - 6,
size designation on the fork - 4...
I have already seen the differences in factory sets, but it has never been more than 1

[Monsieur Toast]

Anyone else see that upside down Columbus logo and think of the Big Lebowski?

I'll be seeing myself out now ...

[Hindmost]

I was fascinated by the amount of pitting in the crown race.

[rohan]

This is a not a frame identification question, but does anyone have or have any tips for touch-up paint for a 1988 Eddy Merckx Team ADR Corsa Extra? I am looking for the blue specifically.

Feel free to send me a note if you have any advice.

[Gsinill]

Originally Posted by Hindmost

I was fascinated by the amount of pitting in the crown race.

Which seems to be in line with the rest of the frame which apparently is well used.

[merckxman]

About a year after purchasing my 1993/94 Motorola MXL I got a scratch I wanted to touch up. Contacted GITA which said "Sorry, not available." I reached out to a friend in Belgium who was extremely tenacious in attempting to get the touch-up paint. Eventually, many months later this arrived. Still have it in case I need it.

[McCycle]

Hi there,

Just purchased this (image attached) from a garden sale for dirt cheap. Couldn't help myself as it looked great. It's been half restored by the previous owner with new wheels, pedals etc and a resprayed frame. I'm guessing it may have just been built up from the frame alone.

What I wasn't sure is whether the frame is actually an Eddy Merckz? The stickers are new so no official evidence there. On the bottom bracket all I can make out is 'W 1 A'. There are then two different numbers on either side of the rear dropout. These are 289536 and G1079 on the left and right side respectively.

Would be grateful if anyone could shed any light on the frame?

Also any advise on the kind of derailleur to get would also be great

Cheers!

[ultraman6970]

U have to use a an adapter, like the ones you find in those old 70s low end collegiate bikes.

IMO dude just put the decals in there, but the chrome lugs... maybe an english EM repainted.

[Hindmost]

Originally Posted by ultraman6970

...but the chrome lugs... maybe an english EM repainted...

Yes, it's possibly a Falcon issued EM. Those were simply a branding activity and doesn't mean a high quality frame.