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eddy merckx kessels fiat 1977

Eddy Merckx – the greatest cyclist of all times. Especially known for his years with the Molteni team and his early days with Faema where he won most of his victories. After 1976 his dominance on the cycling scene was over but yet he still competed for 2 more years. 
In 1977 Fiat created a team for him and with the help from De Rosa and Kessels the team rode bicycles with his name on it. 

This bike is built by Kessels – known by the compass on the fork crowns and the grooves on the steerer tube. A really stiff and strong frame built in Reynolds 531 tubing it’s exactly like the bikes the Fiat team rode in the 77. 

In this example it’s built with a complete Campagnolo Record with 1st generation Super Record parts – including the rear derailleur, chainrings and brake levers. 

Eddy Merckx - Kessels - Belgium 1977
FrameReynolds 531
Hub / RimCampagnolo Record / Super Champion Record du Monde
Freewheel / ChainRegina Oro 13-21 / KMC Z8
Crankset / PedalsCampagnolo Super Record / Campagnolo Record Superleggeri
Shifter levers / derailleursCampagnolo Record / Campagnolo Super Record 1st Gen / Campagnolo Record
Seatpost / saddleCampagnolo Super Record 27.0 / Cinelli Unicanitor
Brakes / LeversCampagnolo Record / Campagnolo Super Record
Headset / Bottom BracketCampagnolo Record / Campagnolo Record
Stem / HandlebarCinelli 1R / Cinelli 66 Campione del Mondo
Clips / StrapsChristophe / Christophe
Measurements
Seat tube580 mm C-T
Top tube565 mm C-C
Standover815 mm
Total weight9.75 kg
PriceSOLD

eddy merckx kessels fiat 1977
eddy merckx kessels fiat 1977
eddy merckx kessels fiat 1977
eddy merckx kessels fiat 1977
eddy merckx kessels fiat 1977
eddy merckx kessels fiat 1977
eddy merckx kessels fiat 1977
eddy merckx kessels fiat 1977
eddy merckx kessels fiat 1977
eddy merckx kessels fiat 1977
eddy merckx fiat bike downtube decal
eddy merckx kessels fiat 1977
eddy merckx kessels fiat 1977
eddy merckx kessels fiat 1977
eddy merckx kessels fiat 1977
campagnolo super record 1st gen
eddy merckx kessels fiat 1977
eddy merckx kessels fiat 1977
eddy merckx kessels fiat 1977
eddy merckx kessels fiat 1977
eddy merckx kessels fiat 1977
eddy merckx kessels fiat downtube decal and campagnolo shifter
eddy merckx kessels fiat 1977
eddy merckx kessels fiat 1977