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Eddy Merckx Faema x SRAM Rival

Frame:
Eddy Merckx Strada OS Faema / Early 1990s

Fork/Headset:
Merckx / Campagnolo

Crankset/Bottom Bracket:
SRAM Rival

Drivetrain/Cog/Chainring/Chain:
SRAM Rival

Derailleurs/Shifters:
SRAM Rival

Handlebars/Stem:
Nitto M196 / Pearl

Saddle/Seatpost:
Specialized Toupe / Campagnolo

Brakes:
SRAM Rival

Front Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Open Pro / Ultegra / Veloflex Pave

Rear Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Open Pro / Ultegra / Veloflex Pave

Accessories:
King Cage

More Info:
The paint is a rich, pearl color that I've had a lot of difficulty capturing. Thanks to Baltimore Bicycle Works for the build. Better photos at http://www.flickr.com/photos/46352995@N08/sets/72157627137527435/with/5940890127/

Added by sealed. Last updated over 12 years ago.

As of over 12 years ago, sealed has indicated that they no longer own this bike.

13 Comments

doc

doc says:

i remember seeing your retro-refit & have recently acquired a build for the same
1984 with full DURA-ACE stock,
now I'm re-fitting with 2015 DURA-ACE

Posted about 9 years ago

sealed

sealed says:

Sounds pretty sweet!

Posted about 9 years ago

Ewwyou

Ewwyou says:

cant believe ive never seen this beauty, CONGRATS!

Posted almost 11 years ago

sealed

sealed says:

Thanks. She is now out on the left coast and hopefully someone else is stoked!

Posted almost 11 years ago

alexppdmtr12

alexppdmtr12 says:

Nice Bike dude! Rad and such a clean build how many is the crank teeth's? is it a 50-34?

Posted over 12 years ago

sloman

sloman says:

Thanks for treating a classic frame with proper respect. Super fine build,enjoy

Posted over 12 years ago

adrian13346

adrian13346 says:

This thing is amazing! How do you like the Rival groupset?

Posted over 12 years ago

sealed

sealed says:

She's a lot of fun.

Posted over 12 years ago

max5480

max5480 says:

seriously epic build. been thinking about another steel frame built up with modern stuff. i like it.

Posted about 13 years ago

drdy

drdy says:

nice build man!

Posted about 13 years ago

furhorse

furhorse says:

Nice! The silver components look right at home on the frame. Great choice.

Posted over 13 years ago

bukshmk

bukshmk says:

Great concept, really well executed. I'm tempted to do something very similar with my own Merckx.

Posted over 13 years ago

RichM76

RichM76 says:

Very Nice!!!

Posted over 13 years ago