Merckx EMX-5..anyone out there actually have one?
08-25-11, 11:27 PM
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Merckx EMX-5..anyone out there actually have one?
https://www.eddymerckx.be/EMX-5
Such a mean looking machine! I really love the geometry of this bike. I'm sooo sick of looking at carbon fiber bikes w/ sloping top tubes. This is one of the only modern bikes out there that has a truly horizontal/traditional top tube. Do any dealers here in the US actually stock these Merckx bikes? Anyone out there own one or even get a chance to ride one?
Such a mean looking machine! I really love the geometry of this bike. I'm sooo sick of looking at carbon fiber bikes w/ sloping top tubes. This is one of the only modern bikes out there that has a truly horizontal/traditional top tube. Do any dealers here in the US actually stock these Merckx bikes? Anyone out there own one or even get a chance to ride one?
08-25-11, 11:49 PM
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wow that's a nice lookin bike!
i used to work in a needham, ma lbs that still carries merckx.
i used to work in a needham, ma lbs that still carries merckx.
08-26-11, 06:48 AM
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Throw the stick!!!!
Check with www.wrenchscience.com, they will most likely have a few in stock.
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I saw one at our local crit on July 4th near Sacramento. The guy also had a hatchback with Quickstep colors and logos all over it, and something to the effect of "Belgian concept racing" scrolled on the side panels. They're even prettier in person. 
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They are a sweet looking bike. The shop I got my Pinarello at also stocked Merckx. The geo just didn't fit me as well.
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I like most modern stuff (I'm 24 and have only been cycling for 2 years), but I'm just tired of looking at all these high-end bikes that look like bmx bikes w/ big wheels. Part of the reason I sold my 2011 Cervelo R3 was because I was just so tired of looking at it. My Look 595 has a slightly sloping TT, but if I had it my way it would have a perfectly horizontal TT. Bikes w/ classic geometry just look better. Period. I don't care what's popular these days. Look at that EMX-5 and tell me the geometry doesn't just scream "fast!"
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I believe my lbs Big Bang Bikes in pittsburgh PA has 1 or 2 Merckx bikes. Not sure of the model though.
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Yep, their high-end bikes like the EPQ (aka EPS or Extreme Power) and also their C59 Italia come in both sloping and horizontal geometries. They even do full custom geometries as well.
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If you have long arms, and long trunk - like I do, you really appreciate a sloping top tube.
A bike that fits me, and has a straight top tube and has negative standover clearance as in the top tube is pushing the boys up.
I for one love the sloping top tubes
A bike that fits me, and has a straight top tube and has negative standover clearance as in the top tube is pushing the boys up.
I for one love the sloping top tubes
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