Many cyclists already know Eddy Merckx' reputation for victory. The man dubbed "The Cannibal" never let a rider best him so long as he could help it. 525 wins in 10 years time. That's 1 professional race win per week, for 10 years. With a reputation like that, the ultimate bike from the ultimate road racer should be focused on victory. So what does it take to build a road bike with a competitive edge in todays high-tech carbon road bike market? The answer is not just a single feat of engineering, but many.
The EMX-7 is the top of the range Merckx, and it spares no expense in delivering power. The frame has all of the modern over-sized junctions. The headtube tapers from 1 and 1/8th" to 1 and 1/2" with a special aerodynamic blending of the fork crown into the frame. The Bottom Bracket is the BB86 standard, allowing for wider bracing of the crankset, and exceptionally large tube junctions. Perhaps the most compelling feature of the EMX-7 is the special carbon fiber used in it's construction. There are two magical materials at work, 62 ton per square millimeter carbon fiber with a 1K weave finish, and carbon Pitch fibers. Pitch fibers are fundamentally different from the Pan fibers found in all other carbon road bikes, and are the stiffest fibers found on any production bicycle. The EMX-7 uses Pitch fibers in both the headtube and bottom bracket areas for increased power transfer. The EMX-7 has been engineered with the wind in mind as well, featuring an aero-shape seat tube and seat mast. Internal cable routing keeps a clean look
and adds a smaller aero benefit.
With all of these advanced features, one may forget the
key benefit of a Merckx frame, legendary ride quality.
Eddy wants all of his frames to invoke confidence, and
accomplishes this with a longer trail measurement for
increased stability. Ask any Merckx owner what they love
about their bike, and high speed handling is always near
the top of the list. The Merckx EMX-7; excellent finish,
limited lifetime warranty (frame registration required)
and performance beyond all others.
Frameset Features
Tapered Head Tube
Internal Cable Routing
Asymmetrical Chainstays
62HM 1K Carbon Fiber
BB 86
For more information on Merckx bicycles, or to place your order, contact Chris at Wrench Science.
510-841-4748 ext.213
chris@wrenchscience.com
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