Vintage Eddy Merckx identification

Asked by: Kristi Marks

How do you identify Eddy Merckx?

Dating Eddy Merckx Steel Frames

1. A type designation of tubeset, for example: ‘X’ – SLX / SPX, ‘R’ – Reynolds 531 , ‘CX’ – Criterium, ‘TT’ – TSX;
2. The size of the frame, expressed as a single digit indicating seat-tube centre-to-center measurement in cm;
3. The EM bicycle model, for example: ‘C’ – Corsa,

Where are Eddy Merckx frames made?

The Eddy Merckx factory sits in an unassuming unit in a business park in Zellik, on the outskirts of Brussels, Belgium.
Jan 31, 2015