Eddy Merckx's Colnago Super - Moltenti Team Edition Race Bike | GCN Tech Retro Pro Bike

Whilst at the Centrum Ronde van Vlaanderen, Ollie checked out Eddy Merckx's incredible Colnago Super race bike from 1972. This is the bike that he actually raced and won some of cycling's largest races on. The road bike is resplendent in it's Molteni team edition custom paint scheme which also celebrates Merckx's World Championship win. What do you think, is it hot or not? 🔥
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Frame and forks: Steel Colnago Super
Tyres: Veloflex Criterium Tubulars
Handlebars: Cinelli Pantograph
Stem: Cinelli Pantograph
Seatpost: Colnago Steel
Shifters: Downtube Campagnolo Nuovo Record
Brakes: Campagnolo Nuovo Record
Front Mech: Campagnolo Nuovo Record
Rear Mech: Campagnolo Nuovo Record
Chainset: Campagnolo Nuovo Record
Pedals: Colnago pedals with toestraps
Chainring size: 53 -42
Cassette: 13-16T
Bike weight: 10kg
Saddle height: 77.5cm
Bar width: 38cm
Stem length: 120mm
Crank length: 172.5mm
Tyre width: 19mm
Finishing touches:
Custom etched bars, personalised paint scheme.
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