Eddy Merckx Corsa Extra 56cm Road Bike Columbus SLX Steel Campagnolo Veloce

Description: An Eddy Merckx Corsa Extra really doesn’t need an introduction, but I’ll try my best as this example is painted in the classic Telekom colours. The team used both Merckx Corsa Extra and MXL frames from 1991 until 1995 with decent success in both classics and grand tours events, probably peaking with the signing of young East German sprinter Erik Zabel. The pinks, greys and whites are just right on this example and the quality of the paintwork is superb with this one dating to 1992-1993. There are a few minor marks in places, such as a couple of paint chips on near side stay on the inside and a few at the bottom of the drive side the forks. There is the classic brake adjuster chip, and a couple of tiny marks on the top tube, but otherwise it’s excellent and certainly in fantastic condition to even the most critical of eyes. There are of course no dents, and the Columbus SLX frame offers so much comfort and responsiveness, with a lovely San Marco Rolls saddle and some fresh BBB bike ribbon making the contact point just so. The classic Merckx engraving is found on the fork crown, seat stay top eyes, rear brake bridge and the dropouts both of which are chromed. In fact the drive side chain stay chrome is fantastic along with the fork ends up front. It has a lovely Campagnolo Athena seat post secured with a classic Campagnolo seat binder bolt, but be aware there are a few insertion marks on the seat post, but of course these will not be visible. The Campagnolo Veloce groupset is one of the cleanest I have seen with the classic Monoplaner brake calipers and a lovely set of Campagnolo Veloce Ergo levers. All adjusters free and of course the bike rides fantastically, with what look like recent cables. The Campagnolo Atlanta 96 wheels are straight and true laced wot wonderful Veloce hubs and you can really get a lick on, when these are spinning freely. In summary, this bike it a beautiful example and one that will make the new owner very happy and would look the part in any vintage collection. It’s truly, a bike you will be proud to own! Details   Brand Eddy MerckxModel Corsa ExtraTypeRoad BikeSeat Tube (C to T) 56cmTop Tube (C to C) 54cmHead Tube 13cmFrame no.D2805D.O.B 1992-1993Country of Origin BelgianFrame Tubing Columbus SLXDropouts ForgedPaintwork OriginalStandover Height80cmRider Height  5 7” – 5 11” Specification   Headset Campagnolo Veloce 1” ITABottom Bracket Campagnolo Veloce 36 x 24 tpiChainset  Campagnolo Veloce 170mmChainrings Campagnolo 53/39tRear Derailleur Campagnolo VeloceFront Derailleur Campagnolo VeloceShifters / Brake LeversCampagnolo VeloceBrakesCampagnolo Veloce MonoplanerHandlebars Ritchey Pro Anatomic 44cmHandlebar Tape BBB Bike Ribbon BlackSaddle Selle San Marco Rolls RinoStemTIG Welded Anodised Steel 100mmSeatpost Campagnolo Athena 27.2mmTires Hutchinson Equinox 23mmRims        Campagnolo Atlanta 96 700c (622mm)Hubs Campagnolo VeloceCassette Campagnolo 8 SpeedSkewersCampagnolo Being based on the south coast of the UK, most of the bicycles and parts stock we get is British bicycles and frames made between the 1930s and 1990s, such as… Hetchins, Bates, Rotrax, Saxon, Hurlow, Major Nichols, Ephgrave, Allin, Roberts, Jensen, Baines, Johnny Berry, Buckley Bros, Geoffrey Butler, Carpenter, Fred Dean, Claud Butler, Argos, F H Carpenter, Joe Cooke, Condor, Ron Cooper, Vic Edwards, Ellis-Briggs, J Fothergill, Grandby, A S Gillott, Pat Hanlon, Hinds, Holdsworth, Hoops of Barbican, Higgins, Jack Hearne, Hawkes, R O Harrison, J A Holland, JRJ, Bob Jackson, Mercian, Macleans, F A Lipscombe, Sid Mottram, Leach Marathon, H R Morris, Rory O’Brien, Merlin, Paris Cycles, TJ Quick, Stuart Purves, Mal Rees, Flying Scot, Rattray’s, Rondinella, Dave Russell, Alan Shorter, Cliff Shrubb, Selbach, Soens, Jack Taylor, P T Stallard, Sibbit, Thanet, A Waller, Pennine, Witcomb, Young’s Woodrup, Whitaker and Mapplebeck, Armstrong, Ferris, MKM, Stan Pike, Roy Thame, Thanet We also try and keep a range of more common machines from the same period, such as the bike your mum or dad may have ridden to the shop on like a… Raleigh, Carlton, Dawes, F W Evans, Bickerton, Brompton, Moulton, BSA, Humber, Rudge-Whitworth, Sunbeam, Falcon Freddie Grubb, Hercules, New Hudson, Phillips, Sun, Vindec, Viking, We try wherever possible to purchase quality Italian machines from the likes of… Colnago, Bianchi, De Rosa, Masi, Willier, Gios, Pinerello, Alan, Gurciotti, Basso, Benito, Casati, Coppi, Daccordi, Chesini, Fiorelli, Frejus, Galmozzi, Gloria, Legnano, Losa, Moser, Olmo, Motta, Paletti, Patelli, Pogliaghi, Rauler, Rossin, Somec, Scapim, Wilier, Tommasini, And examples from other European countries… Rene Herse, Alex Singer, Jo Routurns, Meral, Manufrance CNC, Automoto, Lejeune, Lapierre, Terror, Andre Sabliere, Rochet, Rene Andre, Mercier, CNC, Peugeot, Gitane, Motobecane, Puch, Diamant, Rickert, Zeus, Vitus, Gitane, Geoland, Helyett, Le Chemineau, Charrel, Bernard Carre, Bertin, Mondia, Clio, Gazelle, Eddy Merckx, RIH, Batavus, Concorde, Flandria, Kogą Miyata, In addition to the frames and bikes, we also keep a good range of parts and spares from all the major manufactures, including some famous and not so famous names, such as… Shimano, SunTour, Campagnolo, Gian Robert, Sachs, Huret, Atom, Maillard, ITM, Cinelli, 3ttt, Cambio Rino, Stronglight, Spidel, TA Specialities, Sram, FSA, Miche, AVA, Christophe, CLB, Huret, Ideale, Rigida, Sedis, Simplex, Stronglight, Super Champion, Maillard, Mafac, Mavic, Nervex, Pelissier, Pivo, Brooks, Selle Italia, Selle San Marco, Cyclo, GB, TDC, Brampton, Gnutti, Ofmega, Gipiemme, Ambrosio, Philippe, Atax, Wolber, Weinmann, FIR, Modolo, Galli, Sakae Ringo, Kalloy, Nitto, Lyotard, Assos, Edco, ICS, Titan, Milremo, Chater lea, Dunlop, Constrictor, Harden, Sturmey Archer, Royce, Williams. All parts are cleaned, inspected and fully described in the listings. Sometimes items with internal bearings such as pedals or hubs may need a service if we haven’t got around to doing this before listing, but we will always reflect this information, and make it clear in the listing. We aim to offer a bicycle part that is ready to fit and enjoy, so frequently, disassemble, clean, re-grease and reassemble, to make sure everything is in full working order. Complete bikes are checked over, and given a service if required, so they are working as they should and any issues will be listed so you the buyer can assess your purchase. Please be aware that complete bikes will need some assembly once you receive them. The pedals, stem and handlebars will need refitting, along with the seat post, saddle and both wheels. If there are mudguards or racks included these will also need to be put back, but there will be nothing that requires any specialist tools and if you are in doubt, we are happy to advise, help or point in the direction of a local shop. Worldwide Shipping Always Available – Please just ask for a quote!

Price: 1095 GBP

Location: Bournemouth

End Time: 2025-02-04T02:39:27.000Z

Shipping Cost: 146.89 GBP