Eddy Merckx Bikes is celebrating the 80th birthday of its namesake with two special edition models and a retro jersey, which feature unique designs that are a must have for any true fan of The Cannibal.
To mark this milestone, the brand has launched two exclusive “Eddy 80” models of its popular Mendrisio road bike and Strasbourg C gravel bike that are adorned with a festive, limited-edition paint job that pays tribute to Merckx’s illustrious career, featuring black and white tones with refined gold accents such as a subtle “Eddy 80” that appears on the seat tube and top tube, along with the original Eddy Merckx logo from the 1980s that’s proudly displayed on the down tube.
MENDRISIO “EDDY 80 EDITION” tribute to the duel with Gimondi
The Mendrisio takes its name from the Swiss town where Merckx claimed the world title in 1971 after an epic battle with his eternal rival, Felice Gimondi.
The bike is equipped with Shimano 105 and aluminum Forza Norte wheels, along with two cockpit options: a Deda Superbox for €2,999 or a fully integrated Cirrus Pro cockpit for €3,299.
STRASBOURG C “EDDY 80 EDITION” honoring the stage with De Vlaeminck
The Strasbourg C is a nod to the iconic Tour de France stage of 1971, where Merckx and Roger De Vlaeminck sprinted side by side over the unpaved track of Stade Tivoli. Merckx narrowly won, a victory that proved pivotal for his overall Tour win.
This gravel bike features Sram Force, aluminum DT Swiss G1800 wheels and a Forza Stratos cockpit. Price: €5,599.
Molteni-inspired cycling jersey
As the icing on the cake, Eddy Merckx Bikes has partnered with Le Coffee Ride to launch a special cycling jersey inspired by Merckx’s iconic Molteni era. The jersey blends vintage style with modern performance technologies such as 4-way stretch fabric and excellent breathability. The color palette is a clear nod to classic Molteni brown, while the modern design ensures the shirt fits seamlessly into today’s peloton.
Pieter Vanheeswijck, marketing manager for Eddy Merckx Bikes: “We had two starting points for the design of the bikes: we wanted to keep it subtle, hence the choice of white and black with gold accents. And we wanted to go completely back to the roots. We therefore chose to use the very first Eddy Merckx logo on the down tube. This dates back to the start of bike building in 1980. We even adopted the original colors: black letters with gold framing. With a subtle Eddy 80 reference on the seat tube and top tube, this is our tribute to the Greatest Of All Time.”
