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Discover the Eddy Merckx Retrosonic shirt

Earlier this year, we released the Retrosonic bikes in homage to the iconic Panasonic team. Following that, today we are launching the Retrosonic off bike shirt. The shirt is produced in collaboration with The Vandal, a premium Belgian clothing brand.

07/01/2024, 07:37 AM

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How Eddy Merckx Bikes Prepared a Yellow-Green and Polka-Dot Bike for the Tour in the Dead of Night

Eddy Merckx Bikes has a rich history in cycling. One of the highlights was during the 2010 Tour de France, when we were the bike supplier for Quickstep-Innergetic. After Sylvain Chavanel's victory in Spa, we suddenly had the yellow jersey, green jersey, and polka-dot jersey in our ranks. We worked tirelessly deep into the night to steal the show the next day.

06/25/2024, 07:00 AM

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Social Ride to Eddy Merckx Mural

Last Thursday, June 13th, we organized a social ride around the Baloise Belgium Tour. Starting from our factory in Beringen, we explored the final stage of the third leg to Scherpenheuvel and stopped at the large mural of Eddy Merckx.

06/14/2024, 09:11 AM

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Pure Speed on the 525, or the All-Round Ride Feel on the Mendrisio?

The 525 and the Mendrisio are the two road bikes in our range. In terms of looks, they are similar, but there are indeed differences between the two: the 525 is our 100% performance bike. Riders of Team Flanders-Baloise also ride this bike, while the Mendrisio focuses more on endurance and versatility. What exactly are the differences between these two bikes? We’ll explain it for you!

06/10/2024, 07:00 AM

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The difference between the Pévèle and the Strasbourg: which bike suits you best?

Are you intrigued by the gravel hype but still unsure whether to buy the Pévèle or the Strasbourg? Then let us guide you.

05/17/2024, 07:00 AM

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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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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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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