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Campagnolo available on Eddy Merckx Bikes
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Campagnolo available on Eddy Merckx Bikes

Eddy Merckx Bikes and Campagnolo have a rich history together. During his glory years, The Cannibal consistently rode frames equipped with iconic Campagnolo groupsets. This strong relationship has always remained, as demonstrated by the Capri Sonne - Campagnolo - Merckx team, which achieved successes in the 1980s with Peter Winnen in the Tour de France. That is why we are delighted to once again offer bikes equipped with Campagnolo components today. You can choose components from the Italian manufacturer on the 525R, the Corsa Pévèle and the Corsa Strasbourg.

Eddy Merckx 525R named Best Road Bike by BikeRadar
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Eddy Merckx 525R named Best Road Bike by BikeRadar

The Eddy Merckx 525R has been named Best Road Bike at this year’s BikeRadar Awards, earning one of the most respected accolades in the cycling industry. The award follows extensive real-world testing by the BikeRadar team, with the 525R receiving a 4.5-star rating. Their verdict is clear: “The Merckx 525R is stiff, responsive, fast-handling, efficient-feeling and, above all, fun.” It is a fitting description of a bike created to deliver a pure road cycling experience while bringing the legacy of Eddy Merckx into a modern performance bike.

The perfect balance between aerodynamic evolution and a geometry revolution: the story behind the 525R
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The perfect balance between aerodynamic evolution and a geometry revolution: the story behind the 525R

One month ago, Eddy Merckx Bikes introduced the new 525R. This aero performance bike is the fastest model we have ever brought to market, combining Belgian Cycling Factory's cutting-edge aerodynamic expertise with the distinctive Merckx DNA that defines our heritage. Team Flanders-Baloise immediately put the 525R into action in the professional peloton, underlining the competitive ambitions of this new bike from day one. Industrial Designer Alan Lacante shares a behind-the-scenes look at the development of this new flagship model.

Strasbourg Corsa Steel gets a fresh new look
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Strasbourg Corsa Steel gets a fresh new look

The Strasbourg has long been a classic within the Eddy Merckx range. In 1971, the Cannibal won a memorable Tour de France stage over unpaved roads into Strasbourg, and just like that iconic victory, the Strasbourg has always felt at home on gravel roads and forest trails. Now it's time for the bike to enter a new chapter. The new Strasbourg Corsa Steel is a tribute to the greatest of all time and a true masterpiece for riders who appreciate steel, craftsmanship and all-day riding comfort.

"The best aero road bike I've ever ridden" and "a wonderful companion": first reviews of the 525R are full of praise
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"The best aero road bike I've ever ridden" and "a wonderful companion": first reviews of the 525R are full of praise

Last week, Eddy Merckx Bikes launched the all-new 525R. As always, we invited several independent cycling journalists to spend time with the bike and write an honest review. After thoroughly testing the 525R, they shared their findings — and the first verdicts are overwhelmingly positive. "The best aero road bike I've ever ridden" and "a real joy to ride" are just some of the compliments.

32-inch gravel bike spotted during Eddy’s Gravel Ride
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32-inch gravel bike spotted during Eddy’s Gravel Ride

During Eddy’s Gravel Ride, attentive riders may have noticed something remarkable. Jochim Aerts, CEO of BCF, was riding a striking prototype: a gravel bike equipped with 32-inch wheels. Within the gravel community, interest in this larger wheel size is growing rapidly. The engineers at Belgian Cycling Factory are therefore actively working on their own prototype to thoroughly explore the potential of 32-inch wheels in a gravel context.

No Spring Classic Without Breakaway King Victor Vercouillie (23): “Incredible how many people were shouting my name on the Oude Kwaremont”
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No Spring Classic Without Breakaway King Victor Vercouillie (23): “Incredible how many people were shouting my name on the Oude Kwaremont”

Between the Monuments of cycling — the Tour of Flanders and Paris-Roubaix — Victor Vercouillie (23) of Team Flanders-Baloise made time to speak with us about his remarkable spring campaign. The peloton’s undisputed breakaway king also went on the attack during In Flanders Fields and the Tour of Flanders, doing so aboard our brand-new 525R bike. While Victor battles to make the early break, his father Kristof is fighting incurable colon cancer. That story has also touched the wider public and gives Victor added strength: “The massive support gave me goosebumps.”