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Tom Boonen and Eddy Merckx put the ultimate racing bike to the test Brave New World of Bike Design
Cycling follows in the footsteps of Formula 1 and the aerospace industry Urban Bike Project
tom puts eddy to the test - EMX-7
What would an Eddy Merckx Urban Bike look like?
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2011 bike range page 58
geometries page 60
switzerland
the best
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belgium
The brave
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south africa
The efx
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united kingdom
V is for Very
means of
new world
fits me like
Good Bikes
defence
of bike design
a glove !
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Carbon fiber is the material
Carla Swart tells us what
As a racer Eddy Merckx was
of choice for making fast
it’s like racing her EFX-1,
never satisfied with second
and comfortable racing
and competing both in the
best, and today his bicycle
cycles. Dave Luyckx, chief
USA where she lives and
company isn’t either.
engineer at Eddy Merckx
all over the world for her
The latest on our ultimate
Cycles tells us what the
South African based team,
race bike, the EMX-7.
new developments are
MTN/Energade.
and where the future is.
well in the United Kingdom and we wanted to know why. Jeremy Barker tells us more and explains why he thinks the AMX series is great value for money.
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urban biking. Better late than never ! page 51 Cycling to work has never been easy, and it’s even more problematic in cities. We asked 3 “urban bikers” from around the world
amx-5
about their experiences of
amx-4
riding where they live.
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The Eddy Merckx Cycles company has come a long way in its 30 year history - and the last few years have seen an acceleration of that change. A new team is on hand to translate my beliefs and dreams into a bigger reality. The new EMX-7 is a classic example. It uses advanced carbon fiber technology to produce the strongest, stiffest yet lightest racing bike of them all. When you ride one, you know you have the best - bar none. You’ll be fitted by one of our expert technicians so that it is precisely adapted to your size and weight. It’s the bike that Tom Boonen and the Quick Step Team will be using next year, day in, day out, for every race and training session. It’s the illustration of what Eddy Merckx Cycles does best - namely producing the best engineered and best produced racing cycle on the planet. There is a new range of “Urban Bikes” inspired by the World-Hour-Record bike that I rode in 1972. Light, strong and very fast - they are based on a traditional look and feel: simple gearing, integrated wiring and in-built lights for safe and secure city riding. They are beautiful and perfectly proportioned. The EMX series (1,3 and 5) continue to be fine tuned - with better equipment and higher specification carbon fiber composition. The AMX series is a subtle mix of alloy and carbon fiber when required (on the front and rear forks for example) and delivers a ride that is comfortable and stable. The team at Eddy Merckx Cycles is working hard to reach its ambitious goals, with everyone on the same page: notably to deliver the best bikes with the best engineering and technology. Our aim is to deliver value: value for you the customers of course; but also to reflect the values that I’ve always lived by, namely hard work, focussed ambition and a willingness to go the extra mile - whatever it takes. We hope you enjoy our new catalogue and our new bike range for 2011, and we look forward to receiving any feedback you may wish to give. Ride lots and beat the road !
Eddy Merckx > EMX-7 Quick Step - Airfoil shaped seatpost design
founder
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lugano
If this strategy has a certain air of familiarity to those who know eddy merckx’s racing career well, then you won’t
be surprised to hear that his whole range of bikes is being improved
Producing the best road racing bike and being number one is still the main motivation for the constant innovation and evolution of bikes in the company.
> When Tom met Eddy: mutual respect certainly, and also a willingness to listen to each other’s ideas.
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still further.
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Eddy still riding high and still with th thE final word
break. In fact the aim is to have zero failures during the entire season. “It’s teamwork
carbon or alloy?
- I’ll work on the geometry, and then test it. Take the new EMX-7, a perfect exam-
_ When asked which kind
ple. Tom Boonen and I went to Lugano to try it before we finalize and produce it.
of bike he would prefer
Those few days of testing, alongside the technical engineers, produced a host of
to ride: carbon or alloy,
modifications and ideas to make the bike better that we couldn’t have had if we’d
he thinks a little and
just sat in the factory. I’m a great believer in testing the bike in real conditions.
says that depends.
Fortunately Tom agrees, and we are lucky as he is prepared to test the new models
“it depends on what
under race conditions.”
race i was in and where i would be cycling! if it
“As I said, I’m not the ‘carbon’ expert - but we’ve got outstanding engineers who
was the Paris-roubaix,
know that part of the business extremely well. For example, they’re working with a
then i think i’d be happier
brand new carbon fiber formula (Pitch Base carbon fiber) for the EMX-7 that
with an alloy bike - it’s
promises to come close to the holy grail of stiffness and comfort. I’m excited to see
got good strength and
what it gives and see what the riders think.”
would have more give
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and comfort. if i had to go up mountains, then
Innovation has been one of the keys to eddy merckx
i’d definitely choose a carbon fiber bike.”
cycles success over the years, and this shouldn’t surprise
us. Even when your one of the leading racing cycle manueddy is “le patron”
facturers, it’s best to keep the pressure on your competitors.
OSR optimized structural
_ When Eddy Merckx rides
As Eddy himself said, “riding the race from the front isn’t
with his old team colleagues, and they do
difficult if you keep your eyes open. That’s one of the secrets
on a regular basis, times
of success.”
haven’t really changed. They still regard him as
reinforcement
_ Advanced high modular
As he said in 1969 shortly after winning his first Tour de France, “it is a lot less dangerous
“le patron” (the boss),
stiffness fibers are used
to be at the front of a race. I can’t stand it when others dictate and I feel best when I am
and truthfully he still
going at my own pace, my rhythm; once I do that I can pedal on and on without giving
acts like it. They tend
a thought to the others.”
to surround him to keep
in combination with high-strength fibers to achieve unparalleled performance. They are used in different strategic
him out of harm’s way -
Eddy Merckx has always been somebody who took a keen interest in his equipment, and
just like when he was
when required. The front
this hasn’t changed. As he says, it’s my “working tool and I want to make sure it’s running
racing - instructions are
fork for example needs
perfectly.” But as new bikes are developed, Eddy is realistic, “I’m not the king of carbon”,
virtually unspoken as the
he says, “but I do know a thing or two about the geometry of a bike! ”
team do their training
areas of the bike, as and
both for optimum weight reduction and improved
runs. Eddy too becomes
stiffness and feel.
a different animal on
a good bike is a safe, stable bike
the bike, soft spoken
with the right geometry
and calm off it, he’s
This concern with safety and stability is one of the fundamentals at Eddy Merckx Cycles. Even when producing bikes for pro-teams, the promise is to deliver bikes that won’t
© Pol De Wilde
it’s not only about the weight.
determined and the mark of authority on it.
ThE BEsT MEANs oF dEFENcE is ATTAck - ultiMate race bike
- and call him too -
ultimate race bike
EMX-7 “Eddy MErckX AnnivErsAry” BikE
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What kind of a bike do you give the man who has given everything to cycling? Just another bike? Or a personalized “Eddy Merckx Anniversary” edition EMX-7 ? Eddy recently celebrated his 65th birthday, and we wanted to give him something extra special to mark the occasion. soo we took the best we have the EMX-7, and made a limited “Anniversary” edition frame. The bike is a tribute to the 525 victories and successes that Eddy Merckx has had over the years and each major race win Lightweight carbon fiber wheels for posterity. The EMX-7 is as near to perfection as we’ve come so far. A fitting tribute to the man that we believe is the greatest cyclist of all time.
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has been recorded on the special
Advanced
regular round seat tube
Composite Design
official team bike
1 62HM / HS Fiber Combination Cd = 1,2
2 Carbon Laminate +
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4 ABAQUS lay-up optimisation Cd = 0,12
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Aerodynamic
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1 Airfoil shaped tubing 2 Airfoil shaped seatpost design 3 Aerofork design 3 4 Internal cables (smooth design)
Optimal Power Transfer
1 Asymmetric chain stay 2 Tapered head tube 1,5 – 1 1/8 inch
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CARBON LAMINATE +
CL+
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OSR
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Every angle and every length is important Eddy wasn’t just well known for his race wins, he was equally famous for being a stickler for detailed preparation of his own bikes. His attention to detail bordered on fanatical. “Perhaps I was too fanatical he says, but it helps me now that I have the factory. It has
certainly helped me understand what kind of bike a person needs. Take Tom Boonen for
emx-7 Black
example - he has an extra long upper body, and shorter legs and so his bikes have been
frame
made accordingly. It doesn’t look the perfect shape but it is perfect for him.”
Carbon OSR 62 1K fork
“Riding on the road, and riding on the track is different - and they need different bikes.
Carbon 1K Aerofork
Different geometry, different set-up, different handling capabilities.” It was Eddy who designed
1,5 – 1 1/8
his hour ‘record’ bikes for example, and some special road frames with similar geometry. ”
groupset Wheelset
The hour record bike
Campagnolo Super Record Fast Forward full Carbon Clincher DTSwiss hub
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When Eddy Merckx rode his famous record in October 1972, covering 49.431 km in one
Shimano Di2
hour, his bike weighed just 5.5 kg. Specially designed and prepared by Eddy himself, it
Fast Forward full Carbon
had holes drilled in different parts of the bike to make it lighter. It used super light tires
Clincher DTSwiss hub
and a special titanium stem was used.
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Seatpost
Integrated Aero-Seatpost design Sizes
at what age did you start (competitive) cycling?
at what age did you start (competitive) cycling?
My first proper race was when
My first race was when
I was 16 years old. And I turned
I was 13. My Dad was a
professional just before my 20th
former professional and
birthday in 1965.
so I just naturally went along to the club and
name
in cycling terms, what are your greatest strengths?
name
Eddy Merckx
I was an all-rounder and I just
Tom Boonen
Meensel-Kiez, Belgium on June 17, 1945
height, weight
loved to ride.
how often do you ride a bike? how many km/day? I try to ride every week, but
FSA OS-99 Stem FSA K-wing Handlebar Prologo Scratch
emx-7 Red
Nack Saddle
started training.
date and place of birth
in cycling terms, what are your greatest strengths? I do love the classic oneday races. There’s a diffe-
October 15, 1980
rent atmosphere around
in Mol, Belgium
these races and the fact
not every day now - maybe
height, weight
1m85 (6’ 1”),
3 times/week.
Height 1m93 (6’ 4’’),
Weight 82 kg (180 lbs;
About 200 km/week nowadays.
Weight 82 kg (180 lbs;
12 stone 9 lbs)
12 stone 9 lbs)
where do you live
where do you live
Meise, Belgium -
Monaco
near to the factory!
Components
that I’m on home territory does make it special.
how often do you ride a bike? how many km/day?
STW (Nm/°/kg) 130
When I’m fit, I’m training 140
every day. I do roughly 5 to 6 to 7 hours on a bike/
120
day, and a total of about 100
35 hours in a week.
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EMX-7
EMX-5
EMX-3
EMX-1
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50 / 52 / 54 / 56 / 58 / 60
carbon series meise
belgium
The brave new world of bike design
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The engineer at Eddy Merckx Cycles, dave luyckx gives us his thoughts
on how the carbon fiber revolution is just in its infancy, and how far there is
mentors when he says that bicycle design
“has been metal thinking in a composite world.� And that according to him, there is still a lot of potential for carbon fiber composite bikes to deliver that > EMX-7 Quick Step - Detail of the bottom bracket with blue colored carbon fibers.
exclusive perfect ride.
The brave new world of bike design - CARBON SERIES
to go. He quotes one of his University
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racing bikE tEchnology is looking ovEr thE shouldEr of formula 1 and thE aErospacE industry. name dave luyckx
> Dave Luyckx and Tom Boonen discussing the EMX-7 geometry.
> The EMX-5 Oversized bottom bracket.
applications - where a little more fuel is easy to add!
pan-based carbon fiber
For higher performance, the idea is to lose as little energy
cles, including the EMX-5 range - these are top of the
on the road - through friction - as possible. The main aim
range bikes and also used by the entire Quick Step team.
is to convert as many of those kW of power generated by
The new EMX-7 is trying something new. Using a rare
the cyclist into performance and speed on the road. And
carbon fiber mix known as Pitch Base, it offers a com-
power there is. During a nor-
parable strength to weight
and new composite materials - leading to higher efficiency
mal race, a cyclist generates
ratio, but has a higher tensile
and lower weight - has become a big part of the way Eddy
upwards of about 250 W of
modulus value - a measure-
Merckx bicycles are designed and developed. And just as
power at any one time, and
these leading edge technologies have been changing the
more of it goes into forward
game in the aerospace and car industries, so too is it
motion when friction is low-
changing the world of cycling and cycle racing.
est and where the deformation
As it happens, the technical engineer at the Eddy Merckx
of the frame is minimal.
Cycles company - Dave Luyckx - has work experience in both
The weight issue is a non-
is sadly just one draw back to
industries, having worked for Boeing in Canada and Toyota
issue for pro-racers. The UCI
Pitch Base carbon fiber and
in Europe, where he was responsible for the development of
regulations stipulate the minimum weight (6.8 kg/15 lbs),
that is cost! Due to its rarity, it’s up to 10x more expensive
lighter weight structures in new cars.
and that is there for a reason - to prevent the bikes from
than traditional materials.
As an added bonus, Dave is also a real bike fan - well even
becoming too weak to survive road races. In reality the
more than that - he’s a bike fanatic and always dreamed of
rider himself adds considerably more weight to a bike,
moving forward
working in the bike business. As he said himself, “where
and a few grams lost there is much cheaper and more
in leaps and bounds
better to start than right at the top of the league!”
effective than on the bike!
“ Where better to start than right at the top of the league! ”
ment of fiber stiffness. This means that there is virtually zero deformation on the frame in high-pressure situations, and friction is reduced. There
new carbon fiber for the emX-7
height, weight height 1m85 (6’ 1’’), Weight 68 kg (150 lbs; 10 stone 10 lbs).
at what age did you start (competitive) cycling? i was 12. in Belgium we have something called ‘competitive cycling school’ to teach young kids how to ride racing bikes.
in cycling terms, what are your greatest strengths? climbing. Fortunately around my part of the woods there isn’t many
The Eddy Merckx Cycles company is looking to rethink the way bicycles - particularly carbon fiber ones are designed and
hills so i don’t have to prove it everyday.
how often do you ride a bike? how many km/day? i try to ride twice a week,
produced. The latest design and engineering developments
and i do about 250 km
Most carbon fiber produced today is known as PAN
will be included, alongside that other magic ingredient that
every week. i’m actually
In short, fast and effective cycling is a factor of 2 funda-
(Polyacrylonitrile) and it has outstanding strength to
the company has - namely the experience that Eddy Merckx
mentals: higher performance and lower weight.
weight ratio. It’s the composite that is used on most bicy-
himself brings to the table. Not only has he got umpteen
and lower weight pitch-based carbon fiber
in Waasmunster, Belgium
Waasmunster
New technology - mainly in the areas of structural analysis
higher performance
January 12, 1981
where do you live
racing. In fact, ideas such as more efficient use of “fuel” and improved power to weight ratios probably means more in cycling than it does in fossil fuel burning
date and place of birth
test riding the EMx-7 for the moment (lucky me)!!
ThE BrAvE NEW World oF BikE dEsigN - carboN SerieS
It’s a concept that is also highly relevant to the world of bicycles and bicycle
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The efficient use of energy isn’t just a major concern for mechanical machines.
Advanced
official team bike
Composite Design
1 50HM/HS Fiber Combination
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2 Carbon Laminate + 1
3 OSR technology
2
3 1
Aero/Stiff
1 Seat Stay Design
Optimal Power Transfer
1 Tapered head tube 1,5 – 1 1/8 inch
CL+ FRG
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CL+
CARBON LAMINATE +
2
FEMALE RACE GEOMETRY
OSR
1
CARBON LAMINATE +
7000
OPTIMIZED STRUCTURAL REINFORCEMENT
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7000
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carbon series
carbon series years of riding experience, he’s been making bikes for more
though there may be a compromise as any increase in
than 30 years now.
length has an effect on the stiffness and ride quality. ”
CL+
CARBON LAMINATE +
CL+
CARBON LAMINATE +
Over the last hundred plus years, the world of cycling has
carbon laminate +
carbon fiber, and these are built up in layers one on top of the other. The carbon laminate +
FRG
process, developed by and for Eddy Merckx cycles, assemble the
FRG
sheets together in ways that maximise the strength and rigidity of the resulting frame. The result? optimized performance, comfort and weight.
FEMALE RACE GEOMETRY
made using sheets of
FEMALE RACE GEOMETRY
carbon fiber bikes are
seen technology jumps that have significantly changed the
strong, safe and comfortable
frame
way cycling has developed. First off there was the move to
carbon osr 50 1k
include a chain, then gears, then the move to inflatable tyres
The fact that the EMX-7 and EMX-5 both come in “on
- to reduce the friction on the road. With the possibilities
weight” at 6.8 kg (15 lbs) doesn’t mean there has been any
offered by new materials, we may be on the verge of the next
compromise on safety - in fact quite the contrary. Safety
major jump in cycling design.
has been and always will be top priority for the company.
While there are always going to be some trade-offs on bike
This fact has been well demonstrated by the Quick Step
design (e.g. more comfort, less aerodynamics etc), Dave and
team who use standard off the shelf EMX-5 bikes. Despite
his team of design engineers are going to continue to chal-
participating in all the classic races including the Paris-
emx-5 Black
fork
carbon fork 1,5 – 1 1/8 groupset wheelset
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campagnolo record Fast Forward Alu/Carbon Clincher DTSwiss hub campagnolo record
lenge some of the “givens” of bike design. How to achieve
Roubaix, and the Tour de France - there has been (at time
better power transfer? How can we improve ride comfort
of writing!) no frame failures.
and reduce aerodynamic drag? So far, there is no ideal but
The goal now is to continue to refine the feel and effi-
that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t keep on looking.
ciency of the bikes - how to make one better without
“We’re going to use the geometry of the bike to give more
compromising on the other. There is still much to do and
comfort,” says Dave. “By using the structural efficiency of
many avenues to explore, particularly in the area of pro-
the materials and adjusting the geometry, we can give extra
duction techniques - not only will the bikes be better, but
stiffness and a better “feel” to the bikes. Even a few degrees
little by little, they’ll be more affordable too. It’s one of
Shimano Dura ace
and a couple of mm can make a world of difference, for
those age-old conundrums that will keep us busy for a
Fulcrum Racing 1
example in the head tube angle and fork offset. Again
good while to come.
Campagnolo Shamal campagnolo chorus Fast Forward Alu/Carbon Clincher DTSwiss hub campagnolo chorus Campagnolo Eurus Shimano Dura ace Fast Forward Alu/Carbon Clincher DTSwiss hub
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how good is your
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seconds and several hours. NASA first used this measurement in 1964, and plotted the curve for both “first-class athletes” and “healthy men”. Eddy Merckx, in the interests of science, was tested and produced 455 Watts of power for one hour - way better than
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_ Tom Boonen of the
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likely to be steady. Curves are plotted
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Estimate of maximum human output with optimum mechanism
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tour de france 2010
g ift was planned andone
One
wasn’t !
The Tour de France had long foreseen
Brand New Bikes in triple quick time !
one way to salute
It was 6 o’clock in the evening on Monday
Eddy Merckx on his
to make the new bikes, but by then every-
65th birthday, which he celebrated in June 2010, but as it turned out there
the 5th July when the decision was taken one at the factory had gone home! A few quick phone calls however saw several of the team back in the workshop and ready
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and willing to prepare the special bikes. Three different ones were prepared: a yellow and green one for Sylvain, a polka dot
were a few more
bike for Jerome and a separate yellow bike
surprises in store!
lost! A photographer was on hand to
- just in case the green jersey would get record the event, as was a TV crew - and you can see the whole story at the following web link - www.eddymerckx.be/news/ read/article/71. You’ll see that the bikes
For a long time it was scheduled that the Tour would pass through Meise on its way to Brussels, on the first proper stage day, Sunday 4th July - this is where Eddy still lives and
are hand painted, as are the placing of the decals/stickers of the logo and the polka dot spots!
where he also has his cycle factory. It did, and the crowds were there in numbers, and Eddy was rightly proud - even though there wasn’t a Belgian winner. But he couldn’t foresee another: namely that the team he provides bikes for, namely Quick Step, would
The bikes were finally delivered at 2.30 in the morning at the team hotel in Chaudfontaine where there were still celebra-
have both the Yellow, Green and Polka Dot jerseys one day later. In fact the team would also
tions going on - but not before Eddy had
be leading in the team competition and have the most competitive rider’s jersey as well.
signed the bikes personally! It was a fitting and perfect birthday gift for
Leaving from Brussels and arriving in Spa - it was a true Belgian stage, and the team duly
Eddy and a great way to celebrate the man
obliged with a stage win and the three major jerseys. Sylvain Chavanel, part of an eight-man
who has given so much to cycling and the
breakaway after 10 km remained clear and not only took the stage but also the yellow and
Tour de France.
green jerseys after breaking clear of the leading pack with 19.5 km to go. “I didn’t know what was going on behind me, although I did hear there’d been a crash. All I know is that I gave it everything I had,” he said. And some crash it was - with more than sixty riders down at the some stage during the race, especially descending the Stockeu, 30km from the finish. Jerome Pineau also won points for the mountain classification, and by the end of the day was “King of the Mountains”! It meant that Sylvain and Jerome were allowed to ride out in yellow, green and polka dot bicycles the day after - the problem was these specially colored bicycles weren’t ready Step and Eddy Merckx Cycles were caught a little by surprise. Fortunately, the factory wasn’t
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too far away and so the whole team swung into action!
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prepared! While some of the teams have yellow/green/polka dot cycles with them - Quick
carbon technology
emx-3 Metallic
Advanced Composite Design
1 30HM Fiber 2 Carbon Laminate +
1
2
3 OSR technology
1
3
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1
Aero/Stiff Seat Stay Design
Optimal Power Transfer
1 Tapered head tube 1 1/4 – 1 1/8 inch
2 Oversized bottom bracket
1
The brave new world of bike design - CARBON SERIES
CL+
CARBON LAMINATE +
2
carbon series
frame
emx-3 Red White
carbon 30hM 3k fork
carbon fork 1 1/4 – 1 1/8 groupset
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wheelset
campagnolo athena
Gran fondo is as close to riding in a
Fast Forward Alu/ Carbon Clincher
big race as most amateurs will ever
campagnolo athena
get. with different classes and lengths
campagnolo centaur
of race, for the strong, very strong and
Shimano ultegra
Campagnolo Scirocco Campagnolo Vento Fast Forward Alu/Carbon
fantastic, it has built itself a huge
Clincher DTSwiss hub Shimano ultegra
following amongst keen cyclists. well
Fast Forward Alu/ Carbon Clincher
organised, with closed roads, and
Shimano ultegra Fulcrum Racing 5
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medical and catering support, the
italy
gran fondo eddy merckx location
Bretino Bellino,
events in Europe can attract several
FsA carbon Team issue
thousand riders.
sizes
s 42 / s 45 / s 48 / s 51 / s 54
emx-3 Anodized Black
components
Meaning long distance or great endurance, it attracts all
universal joy. Smiles - through the tiredness - are the
sorts of racer. Some are there just to enjoy themselves and
order of the day, and almost every rider is prepared to
stem / handlebar
get to the end, others are racing against themselves and
help another.
Prologo Nago Evo saddle
FsA carbon Team issue
hoping to improve on their previous best time and there are still others racing to win!
preparation is important
verona, italy
In fact the events have grown so much that there are
date
June
now specialized Gran Fondo teams with sponsored,
Proper training and fitness is important for any sport, but
track
in the mountains
salaried riders, some of whom are ex-pros! As a result
certainly is the case if you want to participate in a Gran
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el lago de garda
the average amateur racer has very little chance to be
Fondo race. It is recommended that you ride upwards of
100
106 / 165 km
on the podium.
2000 km (1200 miles) in training rides if you want to arrive
surrounding distance
140
satisfaction guaranteed!
gran fondo eddy merckx
EMX-5
EMX-3
EMX-1
EMX-7
EMX-5
EMX-3
EMX-1
EMX-7
EMX-5
EMX-3
EMX-1
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at the starting line and finish. Be wary, climbs, steep descents belgium
EMX-7
and riding in a crowd are part of the experience - choose
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your event carefully!
100
stW (nm/°/kg) 115
location
huy, Belgium
For most of the participants however, it is principally the
Costs for participation vary, but expect to pay roughly
140
date
June Around durbuy
satisfaction of having been and competed with a group of
40 € or so and for that you get mechanical and medical
120
track distance
175 km
like-minded people from around the country, even the
care, refreshments along the route - and perhaps coupons
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world. It is a unique collective experience, and there is
for the post-race party!
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geometries
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ThE BrAvE NEW World oF BikE dEsigN - carboN SerieS
> Gran Fondo Eddy Merckx
seatpost
the emx-3 has been designed with both performance and comfort in mind. More comfort, better fit and feel equates to better results on the bike.
> EMX-3 Metallic - Detail of the oversized head tube.
The brave new world of bike design - CARBON SERIES
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carbon series
A comfortable bike is a faster bike
frame
Carbon 24HM UDM
emx-1 Black
While it seems common sense that improving the comfort and minimising the vibrations
fork
Carbon fork 1 1/4 – 1 1/8
reduces energy loss when riding over bumps, there is science to prove it! Riding over most bumpy surfaces will not generate a single frequency of vertical seat movement, but
groupset Wheelset
instead provoke a spectrum of vibration frequencies with perhaps distinct peaks at a few
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Campagnolo Athena
different frequencies.
Fast Forward Alu/
Despite the fact that carbon fiber is much stiffer than metals, the actual build-up of the
Carbon Clincher Campagnolo Athena
material can deliver a very comfortable ride (i.e. Carbon Laminate +).
Campagnolo Scirocco
While materials are one aspect, bike geometry does make a considerable difference and this is where Eddy Merckx EMX series bikes have their added advantage.
Campagnolo Centaur Campagnolo Vento
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Campagnolo Veloce
the emx-1
Campagnolo Khamsin
“The superb handling is the most
Shimano Ultegra Fast Forward Alu/
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pronounced ride characteristic of the emx-1.
Carbon Clincher
It is both comfortable and stiff, but its real strength
Shimano Ultegra
is the feeling of confidence it inspires around corners
Fulcrum Racing 5 Shimano 105
and how true it seems to ride in a group.”
Fulcrum Racing 7 Seatpost
FSA carbon Team Issue Sizes
S 42 / S 45 / S 48 / S 51 / S 54
emx-1 Black Grey
emx-1 Red White
Composite Design
Components
FSA Alloy stem/handlebar Prologo Kappa Saddle
1 24HM Fiber
140
2 Carbon Laminate +
120
100
3 UDM Finish
EMX-7
EMX-5
EMX-3
EMX-1
EMX-7
EMX-5
EMX-3
EMX-1
EMX-7
EMX-5
EMX-3
EMX-1
EMX-7
EMX-5
EMX-3
EMX-1
140
120
1 comfort
Seat Stay Design
100
140
Optimal
120
Power Transfer 100
STW (Nm/°/kg) 105
1 Oversized head tube
140
2 Oversized bracket
120
100
140
geometries
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Advanced
The efx fiTs me like a glove !
Eddy MErckx cyclEs catalogue 2011
south africa
ThE EFx FiTs ME likE A glovE ! - FeMale race geoMetrY
female race geometry johannesburg
33
female race geometry bike team and a few track riders. I am very excited to race
carla swart is one of the
championships in Kansas City.
for MTN/Energade. The girls on the team are very talented
leading cyclists on the American
How did it happen that you ended up in college in the
class events. We also have a few European racers on the
college circuit - in fact she is
UsA and racing there ?
team. We will be doing several UCI events all over the world
C.S. I finished my high school in Georgia, and because
and I am confident that we will represent the team well.
CL+
CARBON LAMINATE +
unique having won national titles
FEMALE RACE GEOMETRY
FRG
female race geometry
schooling in America I de-
“ [...] he still knows how to ride.”
Eddy Merckx cycles sponsors the team and provides EFX-1s
cided to go to Lees McRae.
Track, Cyclocross and Mountain
for continuing my cycling ca-
biking. not only will she will be
reer and to learn more about
tell us how it feels ?
racing. I think that it is very
I am delighted to say it really is
representing South Africa in the Commonwealth Games in
Lees McRae was a great option
for all the ladies since the
name
start of the year now, can you
carla swart
important for students to go to college and keep developing
a joy to ride. And that’s not just me saying so, but the whole
as cyclists while they are getting a degree.
team. It’s really light and stiff and perfectly designed for us as women. It’s got a shorter top tube, and that works very
What’s the college scene compared to professional
well - many of us have a shorter upper torso and longer legs.
2010, but she is aiming for the
road racing ?
It’s very comfortable to ride and the shape is just perfect.
olympics in 2012 and possible
The collegiate scene is without a doubt the most fun expe-
We had the good fortune to meet Eddy Merckx himself in
rience you can have as a cyclist! Lees McRae has made the
Qatar - he came to see us racing at the start of the year. He
collegiate racing stress free because it is a fully supported
also went out cycling with us - that was a thrill. It’s clear that
program. We are able to learn a lot from each other and work
he knows what he’s talking about by the way he asked ques-
together like a professional team. It is a great environment.
tions and talked bikes, and equally clear he still knows how to
The atmosphere is much more relaxed and team-oriented at
ride. He kept up and for half the training run was in the lead!
> Carla Swart, racing the EFX-1
the college events. And besides, it’s more coed, so you have
What’s different about the EFX ?
a lot of goofy boys around!
A member of the MTN / Energade team racing in Europe
climbing and sprinting, and while I don’t mind riding in
and around the world, she has since the beginning of the
cold weather - I do prefer it when it is hot and sunny!
year, been using the EFX-1 bike - the Eddy Merckx Cycles
Obviously, I’ve tried a lot of bikes over the years and many
you are riding for the south African MTn team.
women’s bikes are just pale, often pink, imitations of men’s
can you tell us more about the team ?
models. The EFX-1 is different. It rides really well, is light-
frame set that has been especially developed for women
you’re rare in that you have excelled in all disciplines.
The team is a UCI Pro continental team that supports both
weight and has an interesting sloping geometry. It seems
riders and racers.
Please tell us more ?
a women’s and a men’s squad. They also have a mountain
ready made for our lower center of gravity. The fact
time I won the Cyclocross race to complete the clean sweep
the champion of racing bike
from South Africa with her parents. She now attends Lees
in the Collegiate campaign. I’ve been fortunate of course
geometry. it was normal
McRae College in Banner Elk, North Carolina - where she’s
and I’ve now won 19 national titles over all disciplines in-
therefore that the company
majoring in Sports Management and Business studies. She
cluding individual and team events. I’m especially proud to
tour of qatar
bike for women. it means that
rides for a professional team, the South African based
have helped my college (Lees McRae) to glory!
launched on the international
good race, and there is lots
race’s praises, “coming here is
the angle of the seat tube is
MTN/Energade team, and continues to ride for her college
Note: In May, Carla sprinted to the Division 1 road race title,
stage by Eddy Merckx himself
of attacks and jockeying for
kept as close to a proper
(along with the Tour of oman)
position. Perhaps due to the
while also representing South Africa. We caught up with
then took the overall women’s omnium en route to helping her
with the help of the Tour de
heavy crosswinds, there are
school take the team crown. In August, Carla grabbed indi-
France organisers, it is the
also quite a few crashes.
first race on the professional
This year, carla fell and broke
calendar, and an ideal test for
open an old wound and this
which earned her the overall D1 female title. Two months later
the riders.
sadly brought an end to her
quite an eye opener as women don’t usually ride their bikes - and that makes us quite a spectacle! it is lovely to race here, it’s so well organised and all the riders are put up in the same 5-star hotel, and treated exceptionally well.”
long flat stages in warm
participation in the race.
windy conditions make for a
it didn’t stop her singing the
should design a real racing
racing angle as possible, and so the top tube is made
her and asked her to tell us more about herself.
vidual track titles in the 2km pursuit and the match sprint,
shorter, and the front head tube is made larger. it’s more adapted to women’s
Please, can you tell us what kind of rider you are ?
body morphologies and much
I try to be a smart rider - aggressive when I need to be and
she won both the cross-country and short track mountain bike
more comfortable to ride.
conservative as the situation dictates. Above all I love
titles, and the individual mountain bike omnium. And finally
November 26, 1987 in graaf-reinet, south Africa
where do you live Banner Elk, North carolina, UsA
height, weight height 1m67 (5’ 6’’), Weight 59 kg (130 lb; 9 stone 4 lbs)
at what age did you start (competitive) cycling? 17
in cycling terms, what are your greatest strengths? i am a pretty good climber i hope to be a great time
It was 7 years ago that Carla moved to the United States
of racing bikes, and Eddy is
date and place of birth
and a decent sprinter.
Well I have put pressure on myself and none more so at the
Eddy Merckx cycles is above all a manufacturer
I wanted to continue my
in all 4 cycling disciplines: road,
road race success.
FRG
and most of them have represented South Africa in world-
trialist one day
how often do you ride a bike? how many km/day? 50-150km, depending on day and time of year.
ThE EFx FiTs ME likE A glovE ! - FeMale race geoMetrY
took her final win at the USA Cycling national cyclocross
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Advanced Composite Design
1 30HM Fiber 3K finish
Eddy Merckx Cycles catalogue 2011
efx-3 Metallic
2 Carbon Laminate +
1
1
Comfort Seat Stay Design
2
3
1
Optimal Power Transfer
1 Oversized head tube 1 1/4 – 1 1/8
2 Oversized bottom bracket 3 FRG
1
The efx fits me like a glove ! - FEMALE RACE GEOMETRY
CL+
CARBON LAMINATE +
FRG
FEMALE RACE GEOMETRY
CL+
CARBON LAMINATE +
2
EDDY MERCKX SHAPING 7000
7000
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T
EMS
female race geometry
female race geometry that we have less upper-body weight means you need a dif-
Thank you. One last question - who has inspired you,
ferent forward position when riding up a hill. Most women
or currently inspires you to race?
riders will also find the position of the dropped handlebars
C.S. Above all, I am inspired by my family. They are very
much more comfortable than on a man’s bike. They are
supportive of me. My Dad was brave enough to start a new
frame
more efficient and control is better. Above all though the
life in an unfamiliar country in order for me to have a better
carbon 30hM 3k
back is extended giving an improved overall posture
future. And my Mom has been very supportive of me all my
fork
and relieving tension on the ligaments in the back, which
life and I admire her for her dedication to me. She was
carbon fork 1 1/4 – 1 1/8
are always a source of problems. In addition to this, your
diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis almost 20 years and has
fork
weight is moved forward on the bike towards the
always inspired me to do my best.
carbon fork 1 1/4 – 1 1/8
wheelset
arms, and this helps to avoid saddle sores - a common
Thank you very much. Good luck for the rest of the year
campagnolo athena
female problem!
and your career going forward.
groupset
efx-1 Black
frame
carbon 24hM UdM
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groupset wheelset
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campagnolo athena
Fast Forward Alu/ Carbon Clincher
Fast Forward Alu/
is the seat specially adapted ?
campagnolo athena Campagnolo Scirocco
It’s a good fit for me - but I know there are differences
campagnolo centaur
between riders. Finding a seat that fits in a variety of
Campagnolo Vento
Carbon Clincher campagnolo athena Campagnolo Scirocco campagnolo centaur
pedalling positions often means that you have to try more
Shimano ultegra Fast Forward Alu/Carbon
than one saddle - especially if you’re doing different events
Clincher DTSwiss hub
as I do. I must say I found the one on the EFX pretty good
Shimano ultegra Fast Forward Alu/
from day 1 - but I do know they are an individual choice
Carbon Clincher
and everyone will have their own opinion.
Campagnolo Vento Shimano ultegra Fast Forward Alu/ Carbon Clincher Shimano ultegra Fulcrum Racing 5
Shimano ultegra
Shimano 105
Fulcrum Racing 5
Fulcrum Racing 5
> Eddy Merckx Cycles EFX-1 Team MTN / Energade bikes.
seatpost
seatpost 140
FsA carbon Team issue
FsA carbon Team issue
120
sizes
sizes
100
s 40 / s 43 / s 46
s 40EMX-7 / s 43EMX-5 / s 46EMX-3
140
140
components
120
FsA carbon Team issue
efx-3 Red White
efx-1 Blue White
EMX-7
EMX-5
EMX-3
components
120
FsA Alloy stem/handlebar Prologo kappa saddle
100 EMX-1
Prologo Nago Evo saddle 140
140
120
120
100 EMX-7
EMX-5
EMX-1
140
120
120
EMX-7
EMX-5
EMX-3
140
120
120
EMX-5
EMX-3
140
120
120
EMX-7
EMX-5
EFX-3
EMX-5
EMX-3
EMX-1
EMX-7
EMX-5
EMX-3
EMX-1
EMX-7
EMX-5
EFX-3
EMX-1
EMX-7
EMX-5
EMX-3
EFX-1
100 EMX-1
140
geometries 120
EMX-7
stW (nm/°/kg) 105
140
100
EMX-1
100
EMX-1 stW (nm/°/kg) 105 EMX-7
EMX-3
100 EMX-1
140
100
EMX-5
100 EMX-3
140
100
EMX-7
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stem / handlebar
100
EMX-1
V
alloy series
bath
we spoke with jeremy barker, who works at john’s
Eddy MErckx cyclEs catalogue 2011
united kingdom
bikes in bath. he told us why the amx series is very
popular in the United Kingdom.
“I personally love the AMX alloy series for its fabulous ride quality and its great feel, and I’m often riding it at the weekend. I keep getting stopped by people wanting to know more about it - and if they miss me at the weekend, they’re coming in on Monday asking me about “that bike” I was riding over the weekend! They want to know more.” “v” is For vEry good BikEs - alloY SerieS
© Stephan Vanfleteren
“V” i s f or Very Go od Bikes
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The AMX series of bikes are the alloy bikes in the Eddy Merckx range. And while the top of the range - the AMX-5 - has both a front and rear fork made of carbon, even the entry level AMX has a lot going for it.
v is for visually stunning! The AMX bikes are excellent value for money and they do seem to tick all the boxes. Not
scheme in the u.k.
they are proving extremely popular and selling very well. In fact, John’s Bike store in Bath
_ The government in
(www.johnsbikes.co.uk) has been selling around 1 to 2 AMX bikes a week. We wanted to
name
“I personally love the AMX alloy series for its fabulous ride quality and its great feel, and I’m
cycle to Work scheme.
Jeremy Barker
bike” I was riding over the weekend! They want to know more. It’s true that the geometry is second to none, and it looks great. The proof though is when they try it. I always encourage
© Tonny Strouken
form of a bell - and delivers a stiffer feel and stronger construction for the same weight. it makes our scandium alloy bikes lighter, stiffer and more robust.
OSR
in cheltenham, England
corsham, Wiltshire
the smiles are huge and their whole body is beaming. There is no easier sell than when
height, weight height 1m73 (5’ 8”),
at what age did you start (competitive) cycling? i’ve never ridden competitively!
in cycling terms, what are your greatest strengths?
Eddy Merckx is well known for his remarkable number of victories: 525 in all races out of about 1500 starts - a victory
Within cycling i like descending, hill climbing
on average in one of out of every 3 starts. And while most
and bunch riding
of them were ridden on steel bikes, his “hardest ride of
how often do you ride a bike? how many km/day? ride 3 times a week
on a titanium alloy bike.
and cover 60 - 110 km on each ride.
When he started his own cycle company in 1979, he of course made steel bikes as that was the material of choice at the time. But he quickly and easily moved with the times and by the year 2000, only 10% of his production was steel - with many of them being special orders. At that time aluminum alloys made up the lion’s share of the production run, and these types
FRG
of bike have remained very popular ever since.
“v” is For vEry good BikEs - alloY SerieS
of the market - it’s uses the
November 29, 1972
see the looks on their faces when they come back - you can tell they have had fun because
> Custom-made alloy frames are still welded by hand in the factory in Meise, Belgium.
© Stephan Vanfleteren
different shape than the rest
date and place of birth
where do you live
< World Championship Heerlen 1967
v for victory v
FEMALE RACE GEOMETRY ALE RACE GEOMETRY
scandium alloy tube. it’s a
OPTIMIZED IMIZED STRUCTURAL REINFORCEMENT UCTURAL REINFORCEMENT
unique users of the EMs7000
a bike up to £1000.
10 stone 11 lbs)
them all”, the one-hour record in october 1972 was ridden
Eddy Merckx cycles are the
discount on the price of
Weight 69 kg (151 lbs;
CARBON LAMINATE + CARBON LAMINATE +
EDDY MERCKX SHAPING 7000 EDDY MERCKX SHAPING 7000
7000
There’s an effective 40%
people to try the bike out before buying and we have a number that people can try. You should
that happens!”
eddy merckx shaping 7000
offers tax breaks for those who buy a bicycle in the
it - and if they miss me at the weekend, they’re coming in on Monday asking me about “that
CL + CL+
the United kingdom now
understand better, and so we asked Jeremy Barker who works in the store what was going on. often riding it at the weekend. I keep getting stopped by people wanting to know more about
EMS EMS 7000
cycle to work
withstanding a government initiative to get people to ride a bike to work - see adjoining box -
alloy technology
amx-5 Pearl White
Advanced frame Design
1
EMS 7000
2
Carbon seat stays
3
Tapered oversized head tube
4
Smooth welded finish
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1 3
4
“V” is for Very Good Bikes - ALLOY SERIES
CL+
CARBON LAMINATE +
7000
NT
EMS
EDDY MERCKX SHAPING 7000
2
alloy series v is for value
© TDWSport.com
“The amazing thing is the value the AMX offers. With a Shimano Compact wheelset and a
amx-4 White
carbon front fork that gives excellent stiffness and better ride comfort - they are bikes that
scandium 7000 TB
we feel should cost a lot more. And customers do too. Once we’ve explained to them how
fork
the sizing works, and they’ve tried the bike that’s the best size for them - we are heading for a
carbon 3k fork 1 1/4
happy customer! They love the ride position and knowing that the saddle height and the reach certain pros
are just perfect makes for a very comfortable position.”
prefer an amx
“I’ve got a whole collection of postcards and letters from customers who’ve gone on cycling
alloy bike for
holidays and who just want to tell me how happy they are with their purchase. It’s certainly
paris-roubaix
This year, a few pros in
extremely motivating and the pictures from all over Europe tell their own story.”
the Quick step team
“It’s true that the reputation of Eddy Merckx helps - everyone wants to buy from a winner, and
opted to ride an AMx-5
there is no greater cyclist than him. The Eddy Merckx brand value is important, and the fact
in the Paris-roubaix race,
frame
believing it to be a softer,
that the AMX series is still produced by hand in Eddy’s original factory makes a difference.
and potentially more com-
We have a great story to tell.”
groupset wheelset
campagnolo athena Campagnolo Scirocco
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Shimano ultegra Fulcrum Racing 5 Shimano ultegra Fast Forward Alu/ Carbon Clincher seatpost
eND
fortable ride. Whichever
carbon wrap 3k
type of bike they used however (carbon fiber or
sizes
alloy), they all got home
s 42 / s 45 / s 48 / s 51 / s 54
safely and in one piece. components
carbon 3k handlebar / stem Prologo Nago Evo saddle
amx-5 Pearl White
afx-4 White
frame
frame
scandium 7000 TB
scandium 7000 TB
+ carbon 3k ss fork fork
carbon 3k fork 1 1/4
carbon 3k fork 1 1/4 groupset groupset
wheelset
wheelset
campagnolo athena
campagnolo record
Campagnolo Scirocco Shimano ultegra
Campagnolo Eurus Shimano Dura ace clincher DTSwiss hub
Fast Forward Alu/ Carbon Clincher
seatpost seatpost
carbon 3k
carbon wrap 3k sizes sizes
50 / 52 / 54 / 56 / 58 / 60
s 40 / s 43 / s 46 components
carbon 3k handlebar
components
carbon 3k stem
carbon 3k handlebar / stem
Prologo scratch Pro saddle
Prologo Nago Evo saddle geometries
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“v” is For vEry good BikEs - alloY SerieS
Fulcrum Racing 5 Shimano ultegra
Fast Forward Alu/carbon
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amx-2 QS
the amx-2 -2 alloy frame is a bike ready for serious
riding and racing. it has an exceptionally high strength to weight index due to the triple butted tubing that allows the frame to be reduced in thickness where too much metal is unnecessary. A high quality finish, made possible by the use of a smooth welding
frame
technique, also means that there are literally no joints to be seen.
Alloy 7046 TB
carbon seat stays and front forks not only add vertical compliance and lateral rigidity, but as an added bonus, they deliver a
fork
lighter frame. shimano 105 wheelsets are of course standard.
carbon fork 1 1/8 – 1 1/4
frame
Alloy 7005 TB fork
groupset
carbon fork 1 1/8
wheelset groupset
campagnolo Veloce Campagnolo Khamsin
wheelset
campagnolo centaur
Shimano tiagra
Campagnolo Vento
Shimano RS10
Shimano 105 seatpost
Fulcrum racing 7
Alloy 3d forged seatpost sizes
carbon wrap 3k
s 40 / s 43 / s 46 sizes components
50 / 52 / 54 / 56 / 58 / 60
amx-2 Red White
afx-1 White Blue
Alloy handlebar
components
Alloy stem 3d Forged
Alloy handlebar
Prologo saddle
Alloy stem 3d Forged
“v” is For vEry good BikEs - alloY SerieS
Prologo saddle
geometries
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geometries
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the dangers - and each of our 3 urban cyclists have had at least one “close” call.
urban biking is picking up fans around the world, and with more cyclists on the road there is a slow but growing appreciation from other road users that cyclists need to be treated with care and attention! Recent published data suggests that there are now twice as many cyclists on the road in London than 7 years ago, and in New York City the number has increased by 29% in one year. The reasons are numerous no doubt but speed and health are the top two. Average car speed in London is 9 mph - about 14 km/hr - while many bikers are achieving averages of 13 mph upwards, of course depending on route taken, length of commute, the weather,
Better late than never !
what bike and whether or not your late! The fact that people are normally less active and have put on weight is another reason that people are getting out on the road. We talked to 3 people who regularly cycle in the city. First up was David Craig in London.
Urban Biking - Better late than never !
urban
Everyone who drives in a big city is aware of
urban bike
united kingdom
united states
san fransisco
london
name
name
david craig
Tony little
date and place of birth
date and place of birth
london, sometime in the
November 30, 1982
last century!
in Mendocino, california
where do you live
where do you live
Wimbledon, England -
Mill valley, california
about 5 minutes on a bike
height, weight
from the famous tennis club.
height 1m83 (6’ 0”), Weight 72 kg (158 lbs;
height 1m80 (5’11”),
david is a director of operations at the Asso-
and sneezing commuters, are enough to reassure me of the
tony is an independent computer program-
semi-pro event and that takes me to the Sierra Nevada and
Weight 85 kg (184 lbs;
ciation of optometrists in london.
value of cycling. I get an hour’s exercise every day, free. I get
mer and works in the San francisco bay area. he still rides to work when he needs to but now often works from home. we asked him what it was like cycling in San francisco, California?
even up into Oregon.
13 stone 5 lbs).
at what age did you start (competitive) cycling? Never ridden competitively.
in cycling terms, what are your greatest strengths?
to work every day, free, I get hot water for a shower every “I’ve been commuting to work for the last 6 years now. It’s
day, free. Other people pay for the gym, pay for their tube
about 8 miles into the city from Wimbledon and I was a
ticket, and have to fit in their exercise in the evening when
keen cyclist in my twenties, so when they installed showers
they should be with their kids/partner/friends. I get to work
at the office, I leapt at the chance to get back cycling again. I
slightly quicker on my bike – and I have fun doing it.
tend to leave a couple of suits and pairs of shoes there, and
Cycling in the confines of San Francisco is pretty well organised and there’s a pretty big community of bikers, often meeting to go all the way down to the Mountain View area
“I come from Italian stock and cycling has always been part
(where Google has its headquarters) - that’s about 40 miles
of my life! I actually worked as a bike mechanic for many
from the centre of town. Broken bike chains and punctures
bring a change of shirt and underwear with me everyday.
Suffice to say I am an all weather cyclist and do it every
years and I’ve seen the changes. It’s amazing how much cycling
are part of the deal, but there’s always someone passing by
Obviously when I get home at night, I can shower and
day. I’ve got used to the rain and snow - you have to be well
has taken off - inspired in no small part I guess by the Tour
who’ll give you a helping hand. That’s part of the fun: the
change with ease so that’s not an issue. I ride a fast “hybrid”
equipped in England, and I don’t get cold – if it’s chilly I just
de France and the USA successes over the years. Recently
camaraderie and great people you meet on the way.”
i certainly enjoy the tussle
– but nothing too fancy. I bought it 3 years ago to replace a
cycle a little harder and soon warm up. I feel much better
I’ve moved to live about 10 miles north of the Golden Gate
with the traffic every day...!
bike that was stolen; I didn’t go for anything too costly as I
and healthier because of it.
Bridge and so most of my cycling is done north of the bay.
hmmm, not sure.
how often do you ride a bike? how many km/day? i ride almost every day; 15 miles (24 km) a day during the week.
was concerned as to whether - or when - it would get stolen,
Crossing it, the bridge - especially on a bike is still one of
11 stone 4 lbs)
at what age did you start (competitive) cycling? i was 17.
in cycling terms, what are your greatest strengths? dealing with the pain by remembering the fact that you’re having a blast.
how often do you ride a bike? how many km/day?
or damaged on the road – commuting through London
It’s true that I work in an organisation that encourages this
life’s great experiences - it trips me every time! It’s great
traffic can be hard on a bike! Like everyone else, I’ve had a
type of transport but I would encourage everyone to give it
because you can stop and take in the sites. The views are
anything from 10
couple of bad experiences, but nothing that has ever come
a try. There is so much help for cyclists these days. I see all
breathtaking and you can see the whole valley stretch out
to 100 miles.
close to putting me off.
sorts of people on a bike in the morning - some dressed in
before you. I regularly use the bike to go down town and
their business suits and some in their favourite team’s lycra
for me it’s pretty easy. I’m also doing a lot of training rid-
Occasionally I have to travel on the tube – and those in-
outfits. We all have respect one for the other, and we all try
ing - in fact I ride about 20 hours a week, and am often out
frequent journeys, among sweaty armpits and coughing
to look out for another.”
at the weekend on my mountain bike. I do the occasional
Usually everyday -
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height, weight
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urban bike
URBAN BIKE PROJECT Imagine a specially designed Eddy Merckx bike for riding in the city: a real urban bike. what would it be like? Made of steel - it’s got to be strong, and got to be sturdy - it’s able to withstand the rough roads and cobble stones of a singapore
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city; it would have built in safety features: lights, reflectors, a bell, and a simple gear change; it would be beautiful and cool looking - with an old school shifter, integrated wiring, comfortable pedals and a space for the number plate.
name Wei Ming
The inspiration for this bike is of course ‘the’ famous
date and place of birth
World-Hour-Record bike - conceived and ridden by Eddy himself. No frills, no fluff - just strong, fast and perfectly
1976 in singapore
proportioned. We’ve got two, and both are inspired by that
where do you live
incredible feat of sporting endeavour.
singapore
height, weight
The first is the ‘Cannibal Limited Edition’. Beautiful, sleek and made for urban biking, it’s a
1m67 (5’ 6’’), 59 kg
mixture of our rich heritage and new technology giving a bike that can be used everyday,
(130 lbs; 9 stone 4 lbs)
i started getting serious about cycling in the city in december 2008.
in cycling terms, what are your greatest strengths?
wei ming is a professional photographer
are (even) more serious in terms of speed and mileage.
Cannibal Limited Edition but just that much easier to use in the city with its flat horizontal
who lives and works in Singapore. he still regularly takes his bike to work, but times have changed and occasionally he needs to use his car to get to client meetings. he tells us more about cycling in Singapore.
Riding around Singapore is actually getting a bit better.
handlebars and 14 gears.
“It’s not quite as practical to cycle everywhere for my job you! Arriving in a hot and sweaty cycling outfit often doesn’t meet their expectations. Fortunately with my job, I
that takes you through some of the more beautiful green
Cycles have delivered the first ultimate Urban Bike - because for some cycling is more
areas of the country. And recently there has been a campaign
than just a Sunday outing, it’s become a new way of life.
safety with other drivers who share the road.”
eND
work independently and my time is quite flexible. I often do up to 40 to 70 km in an evening. More recently I’ve moved to a fixed gear bike, and while it was just for fun at first, I’m
i ride about 3 to 4 times
enjoying it. It’s a bit of a sensation and thrill. I like the sim-
a week, and do 40 to
plicity of a fixed gear bike - no brake cables, or gears to mess
70 km/day - even longer
up the fine lines. I accept it’s a little bit dangerous coming
when i’m abroad.
It’s just the beginning, more “urban bikes” will beat the road, but for now Eddy Merckx
now. I’ve got equipment to carry and clients still want to see
just keeping going and i
how often do you ride a bike? how many km/day?
of places to ride, including the “Park Connector Network”
to drive awareness of cyclists on the road and improve their
No particular strength just love those hilly roads!
The government has installed and improved a whole network
down the hills without brakes, but the danger is part of the fun. Climbing up a hilly road on a fixed gear is a serious business though where stopping half way up is not an option. I ride with a local fixed gear group as well as roadies who
The Cannibal Limited Edition
UrBAN BikiNg - BETTEr lATE ThAN NEvEr !
at what age did you start (competitive) cycling?
everywhere - safely and comfortably. The second is our ‘Mexico City Series’ - similar to the
urban bike
concept drawing
mexico city series 6
14 speed hub gear
2
comfortable
3
number plate
4
old school
7
pedals
8
shifter
5
integrated
6
integrated
7
horizontal
8
integrated
5 3
wiring
4
brake light
brakes
head light
1
2
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The Mexico City Series bike has a host of the features you need for easy and comfortable urban biking: horizontal bars, front and back lights, comfortable easy access pedals and smart looking wheels. There are 14 gears on this bike and while Eddy considered a fixed gear edition, he feels that they are too dangerous to ride around town - thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s why he added brakes as well!
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race carbon
performance carbon
EMS 7000
OSR
FRG
CL+
FRG
emx-1
EMS 7000 EMS 7000
CL+ CL+
EMS 7000 EMS 7000
CL+ CL+
OSR OSR
FRG FRG P.33
OSR OSR
FRG FRG P.39
EMS
EMS
afx-1
FRG
FRG
P.31
OSR
FRG
CL+ P.05
7000
CL+
7000
CL+
FRG
EMS 7000
EMS 7000
CL+
OSR
FRG
EMS 7000
CL+ P.41
OSR
CL+
P.47
OSR
alloy / scandium
FRG
P.49
FRG
amx-2
OSR
amx-4
OSR
OSR
OSR
FRG
CL+
amx-5
7000
7000
CL+
CL+
afx-4
emx-7
EMS
EMS
7000
P.25
P.15
OSR
EMS
carbon
OSR
CL+
efx-1
7000
7000
efx-3
emx-5
EMS
EMS
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high-end carbon
emx-3
ultimate carbon
FRG EMS 7000
CL+
P.47
OSR
high-end scandium
P.48
FRG
race scandium
performance alloy
geometries emx-7 pro geometry
emx-3 . emx-1 performance geometry
size sl size reach stack
a
b
c
d
e
f
50
450
383
511
533
114
73,8
71,3
71
52
466
387
526
545
129
73,4
71,7
54
482
392
541
557
145
73,1
56
498
396
556
569
160
58
514
401
571
582
60
530
405
586
595
g
h
i
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l
trail
isp
size
reach
stack
408 979
581
365
43
71
408 985
587
365
72
69
410 995
595
72,7
72,4
69
410 1000
174
72,4
72,7
69
191
72
73,1
67
a
b
c
d
e
f
g
h
i
j
139
68,7
680
42
368
43
149
66,2
710
45
365
43
157
64,3
740
600
365
43
167
61,8
412 1009
606
365
43
175
412 1014
611
365
43
185
526
519
129
74.2
71.5
71
414
973
570
365
43
507
67.4
373
547
534
149
73.7
71.9
71
414
982
578
365
43
530
64.9
48
378
568
550
173
73.2
72.3
69
414
991
586
365
43
554
62.4
770
51
383
589
567
193
72.7
72.7
69
414
998
594
365
43
577
59.9
59,9
800
54
388
610
583
216
72.2
73.1
67
414
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365
43
600
57.4
57,4
830
j
emx-5 pro geometry sl size
reach
stack
48
450
376
50
475
52
efx-3 . efx-1 performance geometry a
b
c
d
e
f
g
h
i
j
l
reach
stack
489
516
93
74,3
70,8
71
408
969
572
365
43
127
71,8
40
353
383
511
533
114
73,8
71,3
71
408
979
581
365
43
139
68,7
43
491
387
526
545
129
73,4
71,7
71
408
985
587
365
43
149
66,2
46
54
507
392
541
557
145
73,1
72
69
410
995
595
365
43
157
64,3
56
523
396
556
569
160
72,7
72,4
69
410
1000
600
365
43
167
61,8
58
539
401
571
582
174
72,4
72,7
69
412
1009
606
365
43
175
59,9
60
555
405
586
595
191
72
73,1
67
412
1014
611
365
43
185
57,4
trail
size
a
b
c
d
e
f
g
h
i
523
498
130
75.0
70.4
73
408
967
570
365
48
502
69.0
360
546
514
155
74.5
70.8
71
410
980
581
365
48
527
66.5
366
569
531
178
74.0
71.2
71
410
990
591
365
48
553
64.0
pro geometry
performance geometry
emx-7 . emx-5
emx-3 . efx-3 . emx-1 . efx-1
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size
classic size ( k ) trail
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geometries amx-5 elite geometry size
reach
stack
50
375
52
amx-2 performance geometry reach
stack
a
b
c
d
e
f
g
h
i
j
50
366
517
512
120
74.4
71.3
71
414
970
567
365
43
68.7
65.5
52
370
535
525
138
74.0
71.7
71
414
977
573
365
43
66.2
43
63.7
54
375
554
540
159
73.5
72.0
69
414
986
582
365
43
64.3
365
43
61.8
56
379
573
554
177
73.1
72.4
69
414
992
588
365
43
61.8
601
365
43
59.9
58
384
591
569
195
72.6
72.7
69
414
1000
595
365
43
59.9
608
365
43
58.1
60
388
610
583
216
72.2
73.1
67
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1006
602
365
43
57.4
a
b
c
d
e
f
g
h
i
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515
526
118
73.8
71.5
71
406
969
573
365
43
67.4
379
533
539
136
73.4
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71
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581
365
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54
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551
552
155
73.0
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588
365
56
387
569
566
173
72.6
72.4
69
408
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595
58
391
587
579
191
72.2
72.7
69
410
1002
60
395
605
593
211
71.8
73.0
67
410
1009
trail
amx-4 elite geometry size
reach
stack
42
375
45
size
trail
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afx-1 performance geometry
a
b
c
d
e
f
g
h
i
j classic size ( k ) trail
size
reach
stack
517
527
119
73.8
71.6
71
406
968
573
365
43
499
66.8
380
539
543
141
73.3
72.0
71
408
979
582
365
43
523
48
385
561
559
165
72.8
72.3
69
408
989
591
365
43
51
390
583
576
187
72.3
72.7
69
410
999
599
365
54
395
605
593
211
71.8
73.0
67
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1009
608
365
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b
40
353
523
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43
360
546
547
62.4
46
366
569
43
572
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43
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d
e
f
g
h
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trail
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155 74.5 70.8 71 410
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365
48
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trail
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361
515
505
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74.7
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66.5
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373
561
539
169
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71.2
71
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365
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545
64.0
elite geometry
elite geometry
performance geometry
performance geometry
amx-5
amx-4 . afx-4
amx-2
afx-1
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