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Steel is real! 3 new Corsa models available

The new generation of steel Corsa bicycles is now available. These are high-quality bikes with Columbus steel, available in three versions: a road bike, an all-road bike and a gravel bike.

05/15/2024, 06:00 AM

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Collector Philip has seven bikes from Eddy Merckx: "We Belgians can be proud of this brand".

At Eddy Merckx Bikes, we have a number of very loyal fans. Philip Decock (54) from Kluisbergen is one of them. About thirty years ago, he bought his first Eddy Merckx, then still the bike supplier for the American Motorola team. In 2024, he is still a customer with us.

04/16/2024, 07:00 AM

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technology

Carbon, aluminum, or steel?

We summarize for you the advantages and disadvantages of each material and apply them to a bicycle from the Eddy Merckx Bikes range.

04/07/2024, 10:00 PM

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Bike launch

The story behind the Pévèle, our all-terrain bike

Asphalt, cobblestones, dirt roads, gravel paths... Our Pévèle is the bike for all terrains. The name is a reference to the epic performances of Eddy Merckx in Paris-Roubaix. The Cannibal won 3 times in the Hell of the North and left his mark on the treacherous stones of Northern France. The Pévèle is more than a bike; it is a tale of man's battle against nature.

03/31/2024, 10:00 PM

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Eddy Merckx Bikes in Dwars Door Vlaanderen: six times the chief jay

On Wednesday, March 27, the 79th edition of Dwars Door Vlaanderen will take place. For us at Eddy Merckx Bikes, this race holds a special place in our cycling hearts. Over the years, a rider on an Eddy Merckx bike has won six times.

03/25/2024, 08:00 AM

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In the wheel of Team Flanders - Baloise during Nokere Koerse

Armed with our camera, we crawled into the wheel of Team Flanders - Baloise during Nokere Koerse. It turned out to be a hectic day over numerous cobbled sections and dozens of bergs, with the Eddy Merckx 525 as an ideal compagnon de route.

03/14/2024, 01:10 PM

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Our bikes all over the world: "Among cyclists in Brazil, Eddy Merckx's name rings a bell."

In Belgium, cycling is part of the culture, but that's not the case everywhere in the world. Nevertheless, Eddy Merckx bikes are popping up in every corner of the globe. Recently, we received a message from Diego Da Vinha in Brazil about one of our bikes. We wanted to know what his story would be.

03/05/2024, 11:00 PM

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Bike launch

Retrosonic Limited Edition available now!

Order your Retrosonic bike or frame now!

02/20/2024, 09:00 AM

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Bike launch

The story behind the 525, a performance racing bike for winners

525 is an iconic number in cycling. Every seasoned sports enthusiast knows that it refers to the staggering number of victories Eddy Merckx achieved in his career. For us, 525 was an obvious choice for the competitive bike's name.

02/14/2024, 09:23 AM

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Bike launch

The story behind our all-rounder Mendrisio, a bike for long days in the saddle

In our range, the Mendrisio stands out. This all-round racing bike was named after the Swiss municipality because of the second world title the namesake achieved in 1971. Why did Eddy Merckx Bikes choose this particular victory? Which aspects of the story are reflected in the bike? And what else belongs to the collective memory?

02/06/2024, 11:00 PM

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Bike launch

The story behind our Strasbourg, the gravel bike for the roughest terrains

When you hear 'Strasbourg,' you probably think of the European Court of Human Rights or the oldest part of the capital of Alsace. However, in cycling terms, Strasbourg is particularly notable for Eddy Merckx. In 1971, he won an epic Tour de France stage on unpaved roads, which is the direct inspiration for naming our bike after it.

01/29/2024, 06:00 AM

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Bike launch

Relive classic victories with the unique 'Retrosonic'

Out of love for Flemish cycling heritage, we present a special 'Retrosonic' line. On these limited edition bikes, you can combine the heroism of the 80s with the latest cycling technologies.

01/17/2024, 09:04 AM