Eddy Merkx Frames
04-26-05, 11:40 AM
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Eddy Merkx Frames
I'm thinking about buying an enty level Eddy M frame- I think its called the "Racing." Does anyone have any advice tips on these bikes.Are they any good or am i just buying a famous name?
P.s I hoping to start racing and have about 1500 pounds to spend so any advice most welcome!!!
P.s I hoping to start racing and have about 1500 pounds to spend so any advice most welcome!!!
04-26-05, 11:49 AM
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Originally Posted by peter london
I'm thinking about buying an enty level Eddy M frame- I think its called the "Racing." Does anyone have any advice tips on these bikes.Are they any good or am i just buying a famous name?
P.s I hoping to start racing and have about 1500 pounds to spend so any advice most welcome!!!
P.s I hoping to start racing and have about 1500 pounds to spend so any advice most welcome!!!
04-26-05, 07:53 PM
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bike prices in the UK suck almost as much as they do down here.
What else can you get for 1500 pounds?
What else can you get for 1500 pounds?
04-26-05, 07:57 PM
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Originally Posted by peter london
I'm thinking about buying an enty level Eddy M frame- I think its called the "Racing." Does anyone have any advice tips on these bikes.Are they any good or am i just buying a famous name?
P.s I hoping to start racing and have about 1500 pounds to spend so any advice most welcome!!!
P.s I hoping to start racing and have about 1500 pounds to spend so any advice most welcome!!!
04-26-05, 09:40 PM
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Originally Posted by jitteringjr
They are very good frames. Raced on the UCI pro tour (i.e Tour de France)
04-26-05, 10:05 PM
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Originally Posted by sydney
That specific frame?? Gimmie a break.
Heck no. Sorry for the confusion. I meant Eddy Merckx frames are used in the pro tour in general. Not that specific one.
04-27-05, 12:01 PM
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King Eddy's frames are among the best in the world. The quality of every frameset that comes out of his factory is second to none. He uses Century Geometry--relaxed angles, short top tubes and long head tubes--a comfortable double diamond machine. This year's Racing is far from an entry level bike. The aluminum frameset is top-notch and I believe it sports Campy Chorus. I can't help you with pricing, but you will not be disappointed with any EM model so long as the fit is right and the model serves your riding needs. Good luck.
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Originally Posted by MerckxMad
King Eddy's frames are among the best in the world. The quality of every frameset that comes out of his factory is second to none. He uses Century Geometry--relaxed angles, short top tubes and long head tubes--a comfortable double diamond machine. This year's Racing is far from an entry level bike. The aluminum frameset is top-notch and I believe it sports Campy Chorus. I can't help you with pricing, but you will not be disappointed with any EM model so long as the fit is right and the model serves your riding needs. Good luck.
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There are so many choices in that price range.. You are paying a little for the name but Merckx frames are very solid.. I have 2 of them and the relaxed angles are wonderful and they ride great.. Fast - repsonsive and comfortable over a long haul..
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Let's just say that you won't find me riding a Ridley (although I'm sure they're great bikes). Actually, I own every model in EM's lineup except for the new carbon MXM. I've ridden and own a bunch of others, all excellent race machines, but few compare with the ride of Belgium's best.
04-27-05, 12:28 PM
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Originally Posted by MerckxMad
Let's just say that you won't find me riding a Ridley (although I'm sure they're great bikes). Actually, I own every model in EM's lineup except for the new carbon MXM. I've ridden and own a bunch of others, all excellent race machines, but few compare with the ride of Belgium's best.
