Eddy Merckx MXL – Team Motorola 1992-93

Eddy Merckx MXL – Team Motorola 1992-93

The Eddy Merckx Company was established in 1980 with a mission to produce the finest bikes in the world. Of course, Eddy is still at the heart of the company, and his eye for details and quality strives to highest standards. He is an integral part of the design process, and always tests each new model himself.

In the mid-80’s through mid-90’s, Merckx sponsored a number of very successful professional cycling teams such as Team Telekom-Merckx, Team 7-Eleven, Team Motorola amongs the other. Team Motorola was a top level team in early 1990s, with several famous riders on board: S.Yates, L.Armstrong, P.Anderson, S.Bauer, M.Sciandri, A.Hampsten, …

Eddy Merckx developed the MXL oversized and oval shaped tubing in collaboration with Columbus. The goal was a stronger and stiffer steel tubeset that was better equipped to handle the rigors of day-to-day racing than what was available at the time. Guys from Team Motorola were racing very similar bikes.

Eddy Merckx MXL. The frame is work of art, dates back to 1992-93, shinning in legendary Team Motorola paintjob. It’s made of superb Columbus MXL tubing, very exclusive tubing with distinct teardrop-like shape. Many special touches and pantographs spotted on the frame like fork crown, rear brake bridge, drop-outs, bottom bracket shell, all marked with Eddy Merckx sign or logo. Completely build with Shimano Dura Ace 7402-7410 groupset

Frame and Fork: Eddy Merckx MXL, Columbus MAX
Year: 1992-93

Frame size:
seat tube (c-t): 56.5 cm
top tube (c-c): 56.0 cm
headset tube: 13.5 cm
standover: 80.5 cm

Groupset: Shimano Dura Ace 7402-7410
Crankset: Shimano Dura Ace 7410 – 172,5 (53/39)
Bottom bracket: Shimano Dura Ace 7402
Front Derailleur: Shimano Dura Ace 7402
Rear Derailleur: Shimano Dura Ace 7402
Levers: Shimano Dura Ace 7410
Brakes: Shimano Dura Ace 7402
Hubs: Shimano Dura Ace 7402
Rims: Ambrosio Durex Giro d’Italia (Clincher)
Headset: Shimano Dura Ace 7402
Seatpost: Shimano Dura Ace
Saddle: Selle Italia Flite Titanium
Stem: Cinelli 101 – 120 mm
Handlebar: Cinelli Giro d’Italia
Pedals: Shimano Dura Ace 7401
Tires: Vittoria Corsa Clincher 700×25
Bar tape: Cinelli white, cork
Water Bottle: Team Motorola INCLUDED
Computer: Avocet INCLUDED (battery to change)

Condition: Used, but good condition. Original paint and decals. No dents, no cracks, not bent. Groupset and components are in good condition and works fine.