Eddy Merckx Corsa Extra Freuler SLX New

Eddy Merckx, better known as ‘The Cannibal’ was born in 1945, in Belgium. He was a professional cyclist from 1961 to 1978.
After his career, Eddy Merckx founded his new company in 1980.
From his workshop in Meise, Belgium his new professional challange was was to produce high-end racing frames. Merckx went to Italy and got trained by the the art of building frames by De Rosa for several weeks. Ugo De Rosa trained Eddy Merckx and came to Belgium to visit the factory and the new employees.

During the late1980’s and early 1990’s, the Eddy Merckx Corsa Extra was a top-end level road frame among professional teams.

Proudly offering this Eddy Merckx Corsa Extra roadbike with Freuler geometry. A rare extended seat and headlug. 
The superb frameset is made of Colombus SLX NEW tubing.
This Eddy Merckx Corsa Extra is a first owner bike and is fully original. Even cables are original. So the pedals are. Original paint and chrome in mint condition. Nothing to remark, just perfect. Campagnolo Chrous groupset is installed in combination with Ambrosio Excellence clincher wheels. Pantographed ‘Eddy Merckx’ Cinelli stem. This piece of art is hand made in Belgium. In the workshop in Meise, around 25km away from where I live. This is a top-end level bike in mint condition. If it’s your size, don’t think twice…

Tubing:
Columbus SLX NEW

Size:
Seattube 62CC / 68CT
Toptube 59CC 

Used but in very good condition. Low millage. No cracks or dents. Original paint and chrome.