20 1 1 CATALOGUE EDDY MERCKX CYCLES CATALOGUE 201 1 JOIN THE CANNIBAL COMMUNITY ON www.eddymerckx.com NEW EMX-7 Tom Boonen and Eddy Merckx put the ultimate racing bike to the test BRAVE NEW WORLD OF BIKE DESIGN Cycling follows in the footsteps of Formula 1 and the aerospace industry URBAN BIKE PROJECT What would an Eddy Merckx Urban Bike look like? ISSUE 01 > 2011
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new eMx-7
tom boonen and Eddy Merckx put the ultimate racing bike to the test
Brave new world of Bike design
cycling follows in the footsteps of Formula 1 and the aerospace industry
The Eddy Merckx Cycles company has come a long way in its 30 year history - and the last few years have seen an acceleration of that change. A new team is on hand to translate my beliefs and dreams into a bigger reality.
The new EMX-7 is a classic example. It uses advanced carbon fiber technology to produce the strongest, stiffest yet lightest racing bike of them all. When you ride one, you know you have the best - bar none. You’ll be fitted by one of our expert technicians so that it is precisely adapted to your size and weight.
It’s the bike that Tom Boonen and the Quick Step Team will be using next year, day in, day out, for every race and training session. It’s the illustration of what Eddy Merckx Cycles does best - namely producing the best engi-neered and best produced racing cycle on the planet.
There is a new range of “Urban Bikes” inspired by the World-Hour-Record bike that I rode in 1972. Light, strong and very fast - they are based on a traditional look and feel: simple gearing, integrated wiring and in-built lights for safe and secure city riding. They are beautiful and perfectly proportioned.
The EMX series (1,3 and 5) continue to be fine tuned - with better equipment and higher specification carbon fiber composition. The AMX series is a subtle mix of alloy and carbon fiber when required (on the front and rear forks for example) and delivers a ride that is comfortable and stable.
The team at Eddy Merckx Cycles is working hard to reach its ambitious goals, with everyone on the same page: notably to deliver the best bikes with the best engineering and technology. Our aim is to deliver value: value for you the customers of course; but also to reflect the values that I’ve always lived by, namely hard work, focussed ambition and a willingness to go the extra mile - whatever it takes.
We hope you enjoy our new catalogue and our new bike range for 2011, and we look forward to receiving any feedback you may wish to give.
Innovation has been one of the keys to eddy merckx
cycles success over the years, and this shouldn’t surprise
us. Even when your one of the leading racing cycle manu-
facturers, it’s best to keep the pressure on your competitors.
As Eddy himself said, “riding the race from the front isn’t
difficult if you keep your eyes open. That’s one of the secrets
of success.”
As he said in 1969 shortly after winning his first Tour de France, “it is a lot less dangerous to be at the front of a race. I can’t stand it when others dictate and I feel best when I am going at my own pace, my rhythm; once I do that I can pedal on and on without giving a thought to the others.”
Eddy Merckx has always been somebody who took a keen interest in his equipment, and
this hasn’t changed. As he says, it’s my “working tool and I want to make sure it’s running perfectly.” But as new bikes are developed, Eddy is realistic, “I’m not the king of carbon”,
he says, “but I do know a thing or two about the geometry of a bike! ”
it’s not only about the weight.
a good bike is a safe, stable bike
with the right geometry
This concern with safety and stability is one of the fundamentals at Eddy Merckx Cycles.
Even when producing bikes for pro-teams, the promise is to deliver bikes that won’t
Eddy still riding high and still with thEwith thEwith thfinal word
break. In fact the aim is to have zero failures during the entire season. “It’s teamwork - I’ll work on the geometry, and then test it. Take the new EMX-7, a perfect exam-ple. Tom Boonen and I went to Lugano to try it before we finalize and produce it. Those few days of testing, alongside the technical engineers, produced a host of modifications and ideas to make the bike better that we couldn’t have had if we’d just sat in the factory. I’m a great believer in testing the bike in real conditions. Fortunately Tom agrees, and we are lucky as he is prepared to test the new models under race conditions.”
“As I said, I’m not the ‘carbon’ expert - but we’ve got outstanding engineers who know that part of the business extremely well. For example, they’re working with a brand new carbon fiber formula (Pitch Base carbon fiber) for the EMX-7 that promises to come close to the holy grail of stiffness and comfort. I’m excited to see what it gives and see what the riders think.”
What kind of a bike do you give the man who has given everything to cycling? Just an-other bike? Or a personalized “Eddy Merckx Anniversary” edition EMX-7 ?
Eddy recently celebrated his 65th birthday, and we wanted to give him something extra special to mark the occasion. so we took the best we have - the EMX-7, and made a limited “Anniversary” edition frame.
The bike is a tribute to the 525 victories and successes that Eddy Merckx has had over the years and each major race win has been recorded on the special Lightweight carbon fiber wheels for posterity.
The EMX-7 is as near to perfection as we’ve come so far. A fitting tribute to the man that we believe is the greatest cyclist of all time.
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Eddy recently celebrated his 65th birthday, and we wanted to give him something extra special to mark the occasion.
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The bike is a tribute to the 525
Eddy Merckx has had over the years and each major race win has been recorded on the special Lightweight carbon fiber wheels
perfection as we’ve come so far.
that we believe is the greatest
ultimate race bike
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advanced composite design
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aerodynamic shape design
Airfoil shaped tubing
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internal cables (smooth design)
optimal power transfer
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every angle and every length is important
Eddy wasn’t just well known for his race wins, he was equally famous for being a stickler
for detailed preparation of his own bikes. His attention to detail bordered on fanatical.
“Perhaps I was too fanatical he says, but it helps me now that I have the factory. It has certainly helped me understand what kind of bike a person needs. Take Tom Boonen for example - he has an extra long upper body, and shorter legs and so his bikes have been made accordingly. It doesn’t look the perfect shape but it is perfect for him.”
“Riding on the road, and riding on the track is different - and they need different bikes. Different geometry, different set-up, different handling capabilities.” It was Eddy who designed
his hour ‘record’ bikes for example, and some special road frames with similar geometry. ”
the hour record bike
When Eddy Merckx rode his famous record in October 1972, covering 49.431 km in one
hour, his bike weighed just 5.5 kg. Specially designed and prepared by Eddy himself, it
had holes drilled in different parts of the bike to make it lighter. It used super light tires
and a special titanium stem was used.
name Tom Boonen
date and place of birth
october 15, 1980
in Mol, Belgium
height, weight
height 1m93 (6’ 4’’),
Weight 82 kg (180 lbs;
12 stone 9 lbs)
where do you live Monaco
emx-7 Black
emx-7 Red
at what age did you start (competitive) cycling?My first race was when
i was 13. My dad was a
former professional and
so i just naturally went
along to the club and
started training.
in cycling terms, what are your greatest strengths?i do love the classic one-
day races. There’s a diffe-
rent atmosphere around
these races and the fact
that i’m on home territory
does make it special.
how often do you ride a bike? how many km/day?When i’m fit, i’m training
every day. i do roughly 5
to 6 to 7 hours on a bike/
day, and a total of about
35 hours in a week.
framecarbon osr 62 1k
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Fast Forward full Carbon
Clincher DTSwiss hub
Shimano Di2
Fast Forward full Carbon
Clincher DTSwiss hub
seatpostintegrated Aero-seatpost
design
sizes50 / 52 / 54 / 56 / 58 / 60
componentsFsA os-99 stem
FsA k-wing handlebar
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name Eddy Merckx
date and place of birth
Meensel-kiez, Belgium
on June 17, 1945
height, weight
1m85 (6’ 1”),
Weight 82 kg (180 lbs;
12 stone 9 lbs)
where do you live Meise, Belgium -
near to the factory!
at what age did you start (competitive) cycling?My first proper race was when
i was 16 years old. And i turned
professional just before my 20th
birthday in 1965.
in cycling terms, what are your greatest strengths?i was an all-rounder and i just
loved to ride.
how often do you ride a bike? how many km/day?i try to ride every week, but
italygran fondo eddy merckxlocation Bretino Bellino,
verona, italy
date June
track in the mountains
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distance 106 / 165 km
belgiumgran fondo eddy merckxlocation huy, Belgium
date June
track Around durbuy
distance 175 km
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While it seems common sense that improving the comfort and minimising the vibrations
reduces energy loss when riding over bumps, there is science to prove it! Riding over
most bumpy surfaces will not generate a single frequency of vertical seat movement, but
instead provoke a spectrum of vibration frequencies with perhaps distinct peaks at a few
different frequencies.
Despite the fact that carbon fiber is much stiffer than metals, the actual build-up of the
material can deliver a very comfortable ride (i.e. Carbon Laminate +).
While materials are one aspect, bike geometry does make a considerable difference and
this is where Eddy Merckx EMX series bikes have their added advantage.
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the emx-1 “The superb handling is the most pronounced ride characteristic of the emx-1. it is both comfortable and stiff, but its real strength is the feeling of confidence it inspires around corners and how true it seems to ride in a group.”
A member of the MTN / Energade team racing in Europe
and around the world, she has since the beginning of the
year, been using the EFX-1 bike - the Eddy Merckx Cycles
frame set that has been especially developed for women
riders and racers.
It was 7 years ago that Carla moved to the United States
from South Africa with her parents. She now attends Lees
McRae College in Banner Elk, North Carolina - where she’s
majoring in Sports Management and Business studies. She
rides for a professional team, the South African based
MTN/Energade team, and continues to ride for her college
while also representing South Africa. We caught up with
her and asked her to tell us more about herself.
Please, can you tell us what kind of rider you are ?I try to be a smart rider - aggressive when I need to be and
conservative as the situation dictates. Above all I love
climbing and sprinting, and while I don’t mind riding in
cold weather - I do prefer it when it is hot and sunny!
you’re rare in that you have excelled in all disciplines. Please tell us more ?Well I have put pressure on myself and none more so at the
time I won the Cyclocross race to complete the clean sweep
in the Collegiate campaign. I’ve been fortunate of course
and I’ve now won 19 national titles over all disciplines in-
cluding individual and team events. I’m especially proud to
have helped my college (Lees McRae) to glory!
Note: In May, Carla sprinted to the Division 1 road race title,
then took the overall women’s omnium en route to helping her
school take the team crown. In August, Carla grabbed indi-
vidual track titles in the 2km pursuit and the match sprint,
which earned her the overall D1 female title. Two months later
she won both the cross-country and short track mountain bike
titles, and the individual mountain bike omnium. And finally
namecarla swart
date and place of birth November 26, 1987
in graaf-reinet,
south Africa
where do you liveBanner Elk,
North carolina, UsA
height, weightheight 1m67 (5’ 6’’),
Weight 59 kg
(130 lb; 9 stone 4 lbs)
at what age did you start (competitive) cycling? 17
in cycling terms, what are your greatest strengths? i am a pretty good climber
and a decent sprinter.
i hope to be a great time
trialist one day
how often do you ride a bike? how many km/day?50-150km, depending on
day and time of year.
took her final win at the USA Cycling national cyclocross
championships in Kansas City.
How did it happen that you ended up in college in the UsA and racing there ?C.S. I finished my high school in Georgia, and because
I wanted to continue my
schooling in America I de-
cided to go to Lees McRae.
Lees McRae was a great option
for continuing my cycling ca-
reer and to learn more about
racing. I think that it is very
important for students to go to college and keep developing
as cyclists while they are getting a degree.
What’s the college scene compared to professional road racing ?The collegiate scene is without a doubt the most fun expe-
rience you can have as a cyclist! Lees McRae has made the
collegiate racing stress free because it is a fully supported
program. We are able to learn a lot from each other and work
together like a professional team. It is a great environment.
The atmosphere is much more relaxed and team-oriented at
the college events. And besides, it’s more coed, so you have
a lot of goofy boys around!
you are riding for the south African MTn team. can you tell us more about the team ?The team is a UCI Pro continental team that supports both
a women’s and a men’s squad. They also have a mountain
bike team and a few track riders. I am very excited to race
for MTN/Energade. The girls on the team are very talented
and most of them have represented South Africa in world-
class events. We also have a few European racers on the
team. We will be doing several UCI events all over the world
and I am confident that we will represent the team well.
Eddy Merckx cycles sponsors the team and provides EFX-1s for all the ladies since the start of the year now, can you tell us how it feels ?I am delighted to say it really is
a joy to ride. And that’s not just me saying so, but the whole
team. It’s really light and stiff and perfectly designed for us
as women. It’s got a shorter top tube, and that works very
well - many of us have a shorter upper torso and longer legs.
It’s very comfortable to ride and the shape is just perfect.
We had the good fortune to meet Eddy Merckx himself in
Qatar - he came to see us racing at the start of the year. He
also went out cycling with us - that was a thrill. It’s clear that
he knows what he’s talking about by the way he asked ques-
tions and talked bikes, and equally clear he still knows how to
ride. He kept up and for half the training run was in the lead!
What’s different about the EFX ?Obviously, I’ve tried a lot of bikes over the years and many
women’s bikes are just pale, often pink, imitations of men’s
models. The EFX-1 is different. It rides really well, is light-
weight and has an interesting sloping geometry. It seems
ready made for our lower center of gravity. The fact
“ [...] he still knows how to ride.”
female race geometry
carla swart is one of the
leading cyclists on the American
college circuit - in fact she is
unique having won national titles
in all 4 cycling disciplines: road,
Track, Cyclocross and Mountain
biking. not only will she will be
representing South Africa in
the Commonwealth Games in
2010, but she is aiming for the
olympics in 2012 and possible
road race success.
> Carla Swart, racing the EFX-1
tour of qatarlaunched on the international
stage by Eddy Merckx himself
(along with the Tour of oman)
with the help of the Tour de
France organisers, it is the
first race on the professional
calendar, and an ideal test for
the riders.
long flat stages in warm
windy conditions make for a
good race, and there is lots
of attacks and jockeying for
position. Perhaps due to the
heavy crosswinds, there are
also quite a few crashes.
This year, carla fell and broke
open an old wound and this
sadly brought an end to her
participation in the race.
it didn’t stop her singing the
race’s praises, “coming here is quite an eye opener as women don’t usually ride their bikes - and that makes us quite a spectacle! it is lovely to race here, it’s so well organised and all the riders are put up in the same 5-star hotel, and treated exceptionally well.”
Eddy Merckx cycles is
above all a manufacturer
of racing bikes, and Eddy is
the champion of racing bike
geometry. it was normal
therefore that the company
should design a real racing
bike for women. it means that
the angle of the seat tube is
kept as close to a proper
racing angle as possible,
and so the top tube is made
shorter, and the front head
tube is made larger. it’s
more adapted to women’s
body morphologies and much
more comfortable to ride.
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that we have less upper-body weight means you need a dif-
ferent forward position when riding up a hill. Most women
riders will also find the position of the dropped handlebars
much more comfortable than on a man’s bike. They are
more efficient and control is better. Above all though the
back is extended giving an improved overall posture
and relieving tension on the ligaments in the back, which
are always a source of problems. In addition to this, your
weight is moved forward on the bike towards the
arms, and this helps to avoid saddle sores - a common
female problem!
is the seat specially adapted ?It’s a good fit for me - but I know there are differences
between riders. Finding a seat that fits in a variety of
pedalling positions often means that you have to try more
than one saddle - especially if you’re doing different events
as I do. I must say I found the one on the EFX pretty good
from day 1 - but I do know they are an individual choice
and everyone will have their own opinion.
Thank you. One last question - who has inspired you, or currently inspires you to race?C.S. Above all, I am inspired by my family. They are very
supportive of me. My Dad was brave enough to start a new
life in an unfamiliar country in order for me to have a better
future. And my Mom has been very supportive of me all my
life and I admire her for her dedication to me. She was
diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis almost 20 years and has
always inspired me to do my best.
Thank you very much. Good luck for the rest of the year and your career going forward.
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campagnolo athena
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campagnolo centaur
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index due to the triple butted tubing that allows the frame to
be reduced in thickness where too much metal is unnecessary. A
high quality finish, made possible by the use of a smooth welding
technique, also means that there are literally no joints to be seen.
carbon seat stays and front forks not only add vertical compli-
ance and lateral rigidity, but as an added bonus, they deliver a
lighter frame. shimano 105 wheelsets are of course standard.
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urban better late than never !
everyone who drives in a big city is aware of
the dangers - and each of our 3 urban cyclists
have had at least one “close” call.
urban biking is picking up fans around
the world, and with more cyclists on the road
there is a slow but growing appreciation from
other road users that cyclists need to be treated
with care and attention!
Recent published data suggests that there are now twice as many cyclists on the road in
London than 7 years ago, and in New York City the number has increased by 29% in one
year. The reasons are numerous no doubt but speed and health are the top two. Average
car speed in London is 9 mph - about 14 km/hr - while many bikers are achieving averages
of 13 mph upwards, of course depending on route taken, length of commute, the weather,
what bike and whether or not your late! The fact that people are normally less active and
have put on weight is another reason that people are getting out on the road.
We talked to 3 people who regularly cycle in the city. First up was David Craig in London.
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david is a director of operations at the Asso-ciation of optometrists in london.
“I’ve been commuting to work for the last 6 years now. It’s
about 8 miles into the city from Wimbledon and I was a
keen cyclist in my twenties, so when they installed showers
at the office, I leapt at the chance to get back cycling again. I
tend to leave a couple of suits and pairs of shoes there, and
bring a change of shirt and underwear with me everyday.
Obviously when I get home at night, I can shower and
change with ease so that’s not an issue. I ride a fast “hybrid”
– but nothing too fancy. I bought it 3 years ago to replace a
bike that was stolen; I didn’t go for anything too costly as I
was concerned as to whether - or when - it would get stolen,
or damaged on the road – commuting through London
traffic can be hard on a bike! Like everyone else, I’ve had a
couple of bad experiences, but nothing that has ever come
close to putting me off.
Occasionally I have to travel on the tube – and those in-
frequent journeys, among sweaty armpits and coughing
and sneezing commuters, are enough to reassure me of the
value of cycling. I get an hour’s exercise every day, free. I get
to work every day, free, I get hot water for a shower every
day, free. Other people pay for the gym, pay for their tube
ticket, and have to fit in their exercise in the evening when
they should be with their kids/partner/friends. I get to work
slightly quicker on my bike – and I have fun doing it.
Suffice to say I am an all weather cyclist and do it every
day. I’ve got used to the rain and snow - you have to be well
equipped in England, and I don’t get cold – if it’s chilly I just
cycle a little harder and soon warm up. I feel much better
and healthier because of it.
It’s true that I work in an organisation that encourages this
type of transport but I would encourage everyone to give it
a try. There is so much help for cyclists these days. I see all
sorts of people on a bike in the morning - some dressed in
their business suits and some in their favourite team’s lycra
outfits. We all have respect one for the other, and we all try
to look out for another.”
tony is an independent computer program-mer and works in the San francisco bay area. he still rides to work when he needs to but now often works from home. we asked him what it was like cycling in San francisco, California?
“I come from Italian stock and cycling has always been part
of my life! I actually worked as a bike mechanic for many
years and I’ve seen the changes. It’s amazing how much cycling
has taken off - inspired in no small part I guess by the Tour
de France and the USA successes over the years. Recently
I’ve moved to live about 10 miles north of the Golden Gate
Bridge and so most of my cycling is done north of the bay.
Crossing it, the bridge - especially on a bike is still one of
life’s great experiences - it trips me every time! It’s great
because you can stop and take in the sites. The views are
breathtaking and you can see the whole valley stretch out
before you. I regularly use the bike to go down town and
for me it’s pretty easy. I’m also doing a lot of training rid-
ing - in fact I ride about 20 hours a week, and am often out
at the weekend on my mountain bike. I do the occasional
semi-pro event and that takes me to the Sierra Nevada and
even up into Oregon.
Cycling in the confines of San Francisco is pretty well organ-
ised and there’s a pretty big community of bikers, often
meeting to go all the way down to the Mountain View area
(where Google has its headquarters) - that’s about 40 miles
from the centre of town. Broken bike chains and punctures
are part of the deal, but there’s always someone passing by
who’ll give you a helping hand. That’s part of the fun: the
camaraderie and great people you meet on the way.”
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namedavid craig
date and place of birth london, sometime in the
last century!
where do you liveWimbledon, England -
about 5 minutes on a bike
from the famous tennis club.
height, weightheight 1m80 (5’11”),
Weight 85 kg (184 lbs;
13 stone 5 lbs).
at what age did you start (competitive) cycling? Never ridden competitively.
in cycling terms, what are your greatest strengths? hmmm, not sure.
i certainly enjoy the tussle
with the traffic every day...!
how often do you ride a bike? how many km/day?i ride almost every day;
15 miles (24 km) a day
during the week.
london
united kingdom
name Tony little
date and place of birth November 30, 1982
in Mendocino, california
where do you liveMill valley, california
height, weightheight 1m83 (6’ 0”),
Weight 72 kg (158 lbs;
11 stone 4 lbs)
at what age did you start (competitive) cycling? i was 17.
in cycling terms, what are your greatest strengths? dealing with the pain by
remembering the fact
that you’re having a blast.
how often do you ride a bike? how many km/day?Usually everyday -
anything from 10
to 100 miles.
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name Wei Ming
date and place of birth 1976 in singapore
where do you livesingapore
height, weight1m67 (5’ 6’’), 59 kg
(130 lbs; 9 stone 4 lbs)
at what age did you start (competitive) cycling? i started getting serious
about cycling in the city
in december 2008.
in cycling terms, what are your greatest strengths? No particular strength -
just keeping going and i
just love those hilly roads!
how often do you ride a bike? how many km/day?i ride about 3 to 4 times
a week, and do 40 to
70 km/day - even longer
when i’m abroad.
wei ming is a professional photographer who lives and works in Singapore. he still regularly takes his bike to work, but times have changed and occasionally he needs to use his car to get to client meetings. he tells us more about cycling in Singapore.
“It’s not quite as practical to cycle everywhere for my job
now. I’ve got equipment to carry and clients still want to see
you! Arriving in a hot and sweaty cycling outfit often
doesn’t meet their expectations. Fortunately with my job, I
work independently and my time is quite flexible. I often do
up to 40 to 70 km in an evening. More recently I’ve moved
to a fixed gear bike, and while it was just for fun at first, I’m
enjoying it. It’s a bit of a sensation and thrill. I like the sim-
plicity of a fixed gear bike - no brake cables, or gears to mess
up the fine lines. I accept it’s a little bit dangerous coming
down the hills without brakes, but the danger is part of the
fun. Climbing up a hilly road on a fixed gear is a serious
business though where stopping half way up is not an option.
I ride with a local fixed gear group as well as roadies who
are (even) more serious in terms of speed and mileage.
Riding around Singapore is actually getting a bit better.
The government has installed and improved a whole network
of places to ride, including the “Park Connector Network”
that takes you through some of the more beautiful green
areas of the country. And recently there has been a campaign
to drive awareness of cyclists on the road and improve their
safety with other drivers who share the road.”
urban bike
singapore
URBAN BIKE PROJECT
Imagine a specially designed Eddy Merckx bike for riding
in the city: a real urban bike. what would it be like?
The Cannibal Limited Edition
Made of steel - it’s got to be strong, and got to be sturdy - it’s
able to withstand the rough roads and cobble stones of a
city; it would have built in safety features: lights, reflectors,
a bell, and a simple gear change; it would be beautiful and
cool looking - with an old school shifter, integrated wiring,
comfortable pedals and a space for the number plate.
The inspiration for this bike is of course ‘the’ famous
World-Hour-Record bike - conceived and ridden by Eddy
himself. No frills, no fluff - just strong, fast and perfectly
proportioned. We’ve got two, and both are inspired by that
incredible feat of sporting endeavour.
The first is the ‘Cannibal Limited Edition’. Beautiful, sleek and made for urban biking, it’s a
mixture of our rich heritage and new technology giving a bike that can be used everyday,
everywhere - safely and comfortably. The second is our ‘Mexico City Series’ - similar to the
Cannibal Limited Edition but just that much easier to use in the city with its flat horizontal
handlebars and 14 gears.
It’s just the beginning, more “urban bikes” will beat the road, but for now Eddy Merckx
Cycles have delivered the first ultimate Urban Bike - because for some cycling is more
than just a Sunday outing, it’s become a new way of life.
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The Mexico city series bike has a host of the features you need for easy and comfortable urban biking: horizontal bars, front and back lights, comfortable easy access pedals and smart looking wheels. There are 14 gears on this bike and while Eddy considered a fixed gear edition, he feels that they are too dangerous to ride around town - that’s why he added brakes as well!
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eddy merckx cycles 2011 bike range
ultimate carbon high-end carbon
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