FS: 54cm Eddy Merckx frame, fork, Shimano headset

This vintage Eddy Merckx frame and fork was repainted at some time in the
past by painting legend Brian Bayliss, as the "Custom Paint by R. Brian
Bayliss" decal on the left chain stay proudly announces.

This beautiful rich dark blue Merckx measures 54cm c-c with a 55cm top tube.
The decals are white with a gold outline. The Columbus tubing decal reads
"Tubi Rinforzati Garantiti Acciaio Speciale". The right chainstay is
chromed, as is the front derailleur tab. The Merckx logo is pantographed
into the top of the seat stays. The Campagnolo horizontal rear dropouts
(adjusting screws included) are chromed and measure 126mm wide.

The fork has a nice flat crown, with Eddy and Merckx pantographed into the
top of the fork crown. The fork tips are chromed.

The rear brake cable housing is routed on the top of the top tube, there are
two sets of water bottle bosses, a pump peg, and downtube shifter bosses.

There are several paint chips and touch-ups on the frame and fork, with the
majority being found on the top left seatstay, bottom right side seatstay,
and left side chainstay. One leg of the "M" on the Merckx decal on the
rightside of the seat tube is missing, as is the period after the "E" on the
left side of the seattube. The chrome is very good, with some scratches
inside the right rear dropout from chain drop. A Shimano 600 headset is
included.

I never built this frame up and don't know anything about its history, but
it looks very nice overall and should make a great ride for someone who
appreciates the magic that Merckx frames are known for.

$450 professionally packed, shipped, and insured to the lower 48 United
States.

Pictures should be available tomorrow for the asking.

Thanks,

Frank

Frank wrote:
This vintage Eddy Merckx frame and fork was repainted at some time in the
past by painting legend Brian Bayliss, as the "Custom Paint by R. Brian
Bayliss" decal on the left chain stay proudly announces.

This beautiful rich dark blue Merckx measures 54cm c-c with a 55cm top tube.
The decals are white with a gold outline. The Columbus tubing decal reads
"Tubi Rinforzati Garantiti Acciaio Speciale". The right chainstay is
chromed, as is the front derailleur tab. The Merckx logo is pantographed
into the top of the seat stays. The Campagnolo horizontal rear dropouts
(adjusting screws included) are chromed and measure 126mm wide.

The fork has a nice flat crown, with Eddy and Merckx pantographed into the
top of the fork crown. The fork tips are chromed.

The rear brake cable housing is routed on the top of the top tube, there are
two sets of water bottle bosses, a pump peg, and downtube shifter bosses.

There are several paint chips and touch-ups on the frame and fork, with the
majority being found on the top left seatstay, bottom right side seatstay,
and left side chainstay. One leg of the "M" on the Merckx decal on the
rightside of the seat tube is missing, as is the period after the "E" on the
left side of the seattube. The chrome is very good, with some scratches
inside the right rear dropout from chain drop. A Shimano 600 headset is
included.

I never built this frame up and don't know anything about its history, but
it looks very nice overall and should make a great ride for someone who
appreciates the magic that Merckx frames are known for.

$450 professionally packed, shipped, and insured to the lower 48 United
States.

Pictures should be available tomorrow for the asking.

Thanks,

Frank



If you still have this may I see a picture?

Perry

Sorry, it has sold.

Frank

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Frank wrote:
This vintage Eddy Merckx frame and fork was repainted at some time in
the
past by painting legend Brian Bayliss, as the "Custom Paint by R. Brian
Bayliss" decal on the left chain stay proudly announces.

This beautiful rich dark blue Merckx measures 54cm c-c with a 55cm top
tube.
The decals are white with a gold outline. The Columbus tubing decal
reads
"Tubi Rinforzati Garantiti Acciaio Speciale". The right chainstay is
chromed, as is the front derailleur tab. The Merckx logo is pantographed
into the top of the seat stays. The Campagnolo horizontal rear dropouts
(adjusting screws included) are chromed and measure 126mm wide.

The fork has a nice flat crown, with Eddy and Merckx pantographed into
the
top of the fork crown. The fork tips are chromed.

The rear brake cable housing is routed on the top of the top tube, there
are
two sets of water bottle bosses, a pump peg, and downtube shifter
bosses.

There are several paint chips and touch-ups on the frame and fork, with
the
majority being found on the top left seatstay, bottom right side
seatstay,
and left side chainstay. One leg of the "M" on the Merckx decal on the
rightside of the seat tube is missing, as is the period after the "E" on
the
left side of the seattube. The chrome is very good, with some scratches
inside the right rear dropout from chain drop. A Shimano 600 headset is
included.

I never built this frame up and don't know anything about its history,
but
it looks very nice overall and should make a great ride for someone who
appreciates the magic that Merckx frames are known for.

$450 professionally packed, shipped, and insured to the lower 48 United
States.

Pictures should be available tomorrow for the asking.

Thanks,

Frank



If you still have this may I see a picture?

Perry