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The fully integrated cable routing has multiple benefits. The biggest performance benefit comes from improved aerodynamics, because there are no cables disturbing the airflow. Moreover, the cables are hidden and tucked away, so they don’t interfere with accessories like handlebar bags. Lastly, it makes for a beautiful, clean cockpit.

The 525 frame set was designed with aerodynamic performance in mind by using aero optimized tube shapes, a fork crown integrated into the down tube and a single piece aero cockpit. The aero seat post is held in place by an internal seat post clamp. The high-end carbon fiber lay-up used in this frame brings the weight down despite all aerodynamic features.

The distinctive s-curved seat tubes of Eddy Merckx improve comfort and compliance while ensuring optimal power transfer and stiffness. This seat tube design is characteristic of Eddy Merckx bikes, contributing to their unique look and feel.

For the Corsa bikes, we use a mix of Columbus Zona and SL tubes. 

The SL in Columbus 'SL' stands for 'Supper Leggera', or super light.It is the most famous Columbus set. Designed for high peformance. They are double butted seamless tubes that are cold worked. They are extremely resistant to metal fatigue.

Columbus Zona tubes are very strong and durable: they have excellent resistance, are reliable and well resistant to metal fatigue. Yet the weight of this type of tubes is relatively low. The steel consists of Triple/Double butted 25CroMo4 alloy seamless tubeset

This mix makes for a fast, agile and comfortable bike. A bike that reflects the typical characteristics of steel bikes resilience, robustness and durability. 

„Corsa“ ist seit der Gründung von Eddy Merckx Bikes im Jahr 1980 das Qualitätslabel für hochwertige Stahlräder.

Bis vor kurzem wurden die Stahlrahmen von Johan Vranckx geschweißt, der seit seinem 16. Lebensjahr für Eddy Merckx Rahmen schweißt. Er hat das Handwerk bei De Rosa in Italien gelernt.

Jetzt, da Johan in den Ruhestand gegangen ist, sind wir zu den Wurzeln zurückgekehrt: Die Corsa-Rahmen werden heute in Italien handgefertigt.

The Strasbourg's geometry is designed to handle the most challenging gravel rides. The low centre of gravity gives the bike a very smooth and controlled ride, allowing you to tackle rough terrain with confidence.

Tyres up to 48 mm fit on the Corsa Strasbourg.

Every Eddy Merckx Corsa bicycle is equipped with a Universal Derailleur Hanger (UDH). The UDH is a standardised solution for attaching a bike's derailleur to the frame.

The UDH makes it easy to replace your derailleur, whatever brand it is. In addition, the hanger ensures better and more consistent shifting behaviour.

With Double or Triple butted tubes, we're talking about two or three different tube thicknesses. The more tube thicknesses are used, the lighter the bike will be. The places where the tubes are welded together should be sturdier than in the middle, for example. Making this middle section thinner also saves weight.

The geometry of the Corsa Pévèle combines the best of road and gravel bikes. The bottom bracket is slightly lower than on traditional road bikes. This ensures a lower centre of gravity, which translates into a controlled ride feel. The wheelbase, in turn, is just slightly shorter than that of a gravel bike, providing extra liveliness and responsiveness.

Tyre clearance goes up to a 40 mm tyre on a 1-chainring setup. If you have a setup with 2 chainrings, the tyre clearance goes up to 38 mm.

In addition, the Corsa Pévèle also has attachment points on the top tube as well as the down tube, giving you extra options for carrying panniers and other accessories.

The Corsa Ti models can be finished with matching Wolf Tooth small parts, allowing riders to add a subtle personal touch to their bike.

Available in a selection of carefully chosen colours, these precision-machined components complement the natural titanium finish and create a refined, cohesive look. These subtle accents enhance the natural titanium finish, combining functionality with a clean, timeless aesthetic.

“Corsa” has been the quality hallmark for high-end steel bikes since the founding of Eddy Merckx Bikes in 1980.

Until recently, Corsa frames were welded by Johan Vranckx, who had been building frames for Eddy Merckx since the age of 16. He learned his craft at De Rosa in Italy.

Now that Johan has retired, we have returned to our roots: today, the steel and titanium Corsa frames are once again handcrafted in Italy.

The Corsa Titanium uses Columbus Hyperion, an exclusive titanium alloy developed by the Italian tubing specialist Columbus.

Hyperion combines low weight, high stiffness and exceptional strength characteristics, delivering a lively, efficient and comfortable riding experience.

Each tube is shaped and brushed with the utmost precision, resulting in a top-level finish. The result is a frame that feels light and responsive, yet durable enough to last a lifetime.

The geometry of the Strasbourg is designed to handle the most demanding gravel rides. Its low center of gravity gives the bike a smooth and highly controlled ride feel, allowing you to tackle rough terrain with confidence. The Corsa Strasbourg Ti accommodates tyres up to 48 mm wide.

In addition, this bike features mounting points on both the top tube and down tube, providing extra options for carrying bike bags and other accessories.

The all-round road geometry provides a performance-oriented bike with direct steering. No matter how long you ride, this geometry ensures you are always comfortable on your bike. The maximum tyre width is 30 mm.

You can opt for an aero cockpit. But you can also go for a traditional handlebar, or a combination: a 'Deda superbox' that elegantly conceals the cables.

The distinctive curved seat stays of the Mendrisio improve comfort and compliance while ensuring optimal power transfer and stiffness. This seat tube design is characteristic of Eddy Merckx bikes, contributing to the unique look and feel of every Merckx bike. It results in a one of a kind ride feel.

The tyre clearance of the Mendrisio is 30 mm.

For the frame of the Mendrisio, we use High Modulus Carbon. This is stiff but supple enough to bring long rides to an end without any worries. Combined with the all-round geometry, this results in a fast and versatile bike.

• • 3 attachment points on the inner tube: These allow you to mount your drinking can (or bottle cage) at different heights on the frame. If you mount it lower, it leaves more space for a bikepack bag on the inside of the frame.
• • 2 attachment points on the top tube: These could be used for mounting accessories, such as a small bag or a tool kit.
• • 2 attachment points at the bottom of the bike: These are likely for attaching additional canisters or materials, possibly for carrying extra gear or supplies.
  • Attachment points at the front and rear fork: These make it easy to mount fenders, which help protect you and the bike from mud and water while riding in wet conditions.

On the Pévèle A, you can fit tyres up to 45 mm.

   Our steel and aluminium bikes are modern bikes with a retro touch. this is particularly evident in the colour scheme for the paintwork, and in the vintage Eddy Merckx logo.

We wanted to make a bike that is equally at home on paved road as on dirt roads. With the Pévèle C you can do both. Tyre clearance goes up to a 40 mm tyre on a 1-chainring setup . If you have a setup with 2 chainrings, the tyre clearance goes up to 38 mm.

Cleverly positioned mounting point allow you to carry everything you need while riding. The integrated dynamo cable routing lets you mount a lighting system without any exposed cables. The front derailleur clamp can be removed when you want to ride with a single ring, such as the Classified Powershift system.

Futhermore, you can choose whether you go for a road or rather a gravel-oriented setup in our configurator.

The geometry of the Pévèle combines the best of road and gravel bikes. The bottom bracket is slightly lower than on traditional road bikes. This creates a lower centre of gravity, which translates into a controlled ride feel. The wheelbase, in turn, is just slightly shorter than that of a gravel bike, providing extra liveliness and responsiveness.

The distinctive curved seat tubes of Eddy Merckx improve comfort and compliance while ensuring optimal power transfer and stiffness. This seat tube design is characteristic of the carbon Eddy Merckx bikes, contributing to the unique look and feel.

The brake cables and shift cables on the Pévèle St run externally. This makes maintenance easier.

With a 1x setup, tyres up to 45 mm fit on the Pévèle St. With a 2x setup, tyres up to 42 mm fit.

The Mahle X20 offers three levels of cycling assistance, specially tailored to the E-Pévèle by our product developers in collaboration with Mahle. We chose to determine these levels ourselves rather than opting for the default settings, by conducting various test sessions with different types of cyclists until we found the ideal three levels. You can switch between the different support levels using buttons on the handlebars or via the controller on the top tube. The controller on the top tube also visually displays the battery capacity and support level. The system is ANT+ compatible, making battery status, support level and personal power available to other ANT+ compatible devices.

The E-Pévèle offers space for tyres up to 42 mm, so you can confidently choose any path, from smooth asphalt to challenging gravel. The extra width provides an ideal mix of speed, grip and comfort. Manoeuvrable on the road, stable on rough terrain: the E-Pévèle feels at home everywhere. Easily change tyres or wheels and ride further than ever before, your way.

The Mahle X20 drive takes every ride to the next level. Compact, light and powerful: exactly what you would expect from a system that rides invisibly with you. The assistance feels intuitive: the more power you put in, the more the motor pushes you forward. Only when you pedal does the assistance come to life. It's like always having a gentle tailwind. Above 25 km/h, the resistance gradually disappears completely, making every pedal stroke feel smooth and natural.

The E-Pévèle combines the sharpness of a road bike with the calmness of a gravel bike. Agile, precise and reliable on any terrain. The slightly flatter head angle provides stability when the going gets rough, while the tight geometry retains the reactive character of a true racer. This makes every ride feel natural, whether you're racing on asphalt or seeking out gravel.

The Strasbourg can fit tyres up to 48 mm. In other words: you have lots of choice to match your tyre choice to the terrain you ride on, from muddy singletracks to wide champagne gravel roads.

• 3 attachment points on the down tube, allowing you to choose whether to mount your water bottle higher or lower on the frame. If you mount the water bottle low, there is more room for a bikepacking bag inside the frame.
• 2 attachment points on the top tube
• 2 attachment points at the bottom of the bike for an extra water bottle or equipment
• Attachment points on the front and rear fork for easy mounting of mudguards
• 3 attachment points on both sides of the front fork

The geometry of the Strasbourg C is designed to handle the most challenging gravel rides. The low centre of gravity gives the bike a very smooth and controlled ride, allowing you to tackle rough terrain with confidence.

You can mount a luggage carrier and/or mudguards on your Strasbourg A. This will turn this bike into a travel bike, commuter bike or adventure bike.

The Strasbourg A's aluminium frame is extremely durable and versatile. The many attachment points, such as the top tube mounts, allow you to equip the bike for your riding needs.

The Strasbourg St is versatile. Tyres up to 45 mm fit a 1 x setup. With a 2x setup, tyres up to 42 mm fit. Moreover, you can equip the bike entirely as you wish thanks to the many mounting points. These can be found on the top and down tubes, but also on the front fork.

So you can finish your bike entirely to your own taste: with mudguards, a bag on the top tube, a third water bottle for long tours,... You decide it all yourself to suit your rides.

The Strasbourg gravel fork is ready for any adventure you can throw at it. The fork has three extra mounts on each fork leg that allow you to carry extra luggage or water bottles. If you ride in foul weather, you can also mount mud guards using the mud guard specific mounting points. The tapered steerer ensures reactive handling.