Eddy Merckx Strada Classic Road Bike 1986 Campy Record 61cm #15

Eddy Merckx Strada Classic Road Bike – 61cm

1986 Belgian Steel | Campagnolo Record | Vintage Racing Heritage | Bike #15

Price: Best Offer Accepted
Location: Continental US
(International buyers welcome – please message us for a shipping quote)

A Classic Belgian Road Bike from the Merckx Golden Era

Offered here is an Eddy Merckx Strada Classic, dating to 1986, built on a handmade Columbus steel frame crafted in Belgium. This model represents the period when Eddy Merckx Cycles expanded its lineup, offering riders race-inspired machines that combined European craftsmanship with modern component compatibility.

This bicycle is part of an exceptional 38-bike vintage and collectible collection, all owned by the same rider. With so many bicycles in rotation, each has been ridden very little and carefully preserved.

Eddy Merckx Cycles & Early Design Legacy

After retiring from professional competition, Eddy Merckx set out to create bicycles worthy of his name and racing legacy. To achieve this, he enlisted Ugo De Rosa, one of the most respected framebuilders of all time.

Ugo De Rosa played a key role in designing the earliest Eddy Merckx frames and helping establish production standards during the brand’s formative years. By 1986, the Eddy Merckx lineup had matured, offering multiple models built with race-proven geometry, premium Columbus tubing, and handbuilt precision.

The Strada Classic is a perfect expression of that era—elegant, fast, and unmistakably Belgian in character.

Frame & Build Overview

• Frame: Eddy Merckx Strada Classic

• Tubing: Columbus steel

• Construction: Handmade in Belgium

• Build: Custom-built by the original owner with newer Campagnolo Record components and wheels, selected to enhance rideability while respecting the bike’s vintage roots

• Condition: Very good overall

  • Some minor paint blemishes present in a few areas (see photos)

Size & Geometry

• Size: 61 cm (center-to-center)

• Seat Tube (center-to-top): 63 cm

• Top Tube (center-to-center): 58.5 cm

• Head Tube: 19.5 cm

• Standover Height: 86.5 cm

• Recommended Rider Height: Approx. 6'1"–6'4"

Components & Specification

Drivetrain

• Crankset: Campagnolo Record – 172.5 mm

• Bottom Bracket: Campagnolo

• Front Derailleur: Campagnolo Record 10-speed

• Rear Derailleur: Campagnolo Record Carbon, 10-speed

• Shifters / Brake Levers: Campagnolo Record Ergopower Carbon

Brakes

• Brakes: Campagnolo Record Silver

Wheelset

• Hubs / Rims: Campagnolo Nucleon Black wheelset

• Type: 700c clincher

Finishing Kit

• Headset: Campagnolo Silver

• Seatpost: Campagnolo pantographed logo

• Saddle: San Marco Regal White, riveted

• Stem: Cinelli (measures approx. 115 mm, likely 120 mm)

• Handlebars: Cinelli, 46 cm (center-to-center)

• Handlebar Tape: White cork

• Pedals: Not included

Tires

• Tires: Specialized Trisport 700×23 clinchers

Condition Summary

This Eddy Merckx Strada Classic is in excellent vintage condition. The frame is straight and structurally sound, components function smoothly, and the bike presents beautifully. Cosmetic paint wear is minimal and consistent with age and careful ownership.

An excellent candidate for:

• Vintage road bike collectors

• Enthusiasts seeking a rideable classic

• Display or curated collections

Why This Bike?

• Authentic Eddy Merckx handmade Belgian steel frame

• Classic Strada geometry from the mid-1980s

• Campagnolo Record 10-speed build with carbon details

• Elegant mix of vintage frame and modern usability

• Rare 61 cm size, increasingly difficult to find

Shipping

Shipping within the Continental US only.
International buyers or buyers outside the US—please contact us to discuss shipping options.

About the Seller

This bicycle is offered from a serious vintage and collectible bicycle collection, curated with an emphasis on authenticity, craftsmanship, and honest representation. Each bike is carefully maintained and presented for discerning collectors and enthusiasts.