Not sure if this one is old enough to be in this forum. If not, I apologize.

I recently bought this Eddy Merckx Elite Pista w. an amazing MX Leader fork, but the previous owner didn't have any info on the frame whatsoever - why I've come to you. I'm keen on knowing the age, tubing and approximate value. Info on the paint job would be amazing too!

I've done some research and figured out that it's probably some kind of Easton DB 70-something - but again, I'm not sure.

The only thing I know is that it's from before 2006. There was a sticker on it with a date from that year from the local velodrome.

People tell me different things. Some say it's a high end bike, others, that it's cheap aluminium. I sure as hell don't hope for the last option... Is the paint a one-of-a-kind thing or are there many more out there? If so, they've sure done a great job hiding in google.

I'm planning on keeping this and building it up with Campagnolo Pista. Any other suggestions are so very welcome!

Thanks a lot!
Best regards,
Karl