Tuesday, December 31, 2013

2013 Merckx EMX-525 Di2/EPS 54cm frame set BB86 black white road

Sold: $1,650  Buyer: Japan
2013 Merckx EMX-525 Di2/EPS 54cm frame set BB86 black white road
Frame and Wheel is auctioning a Merckx EMX-525 frame set on the Frame and Wheel eBay Store. The frame set was purchased new in 2013. The owner decided that it was not the right frame set for him and thus he is selling it. It was never built up. It has been in storage. It has had only one owner. The frame set features integrated Merckx Aerofork II full carbon front fork, Merckx full carbon seat post, BB86 bottom bracket, FSA headset, bolt on front derailleur hanger and Merckx alloy seat collar. The frame features electronic specific cable routing, horizontal top tube, oversized down tube, tapered head tube (1 1/8 inch to 1 1/2 inch), oversized asymmetric chain stays, twin seat stays with carbon bridge, replaceable rear derailleur hanger, stealth bomber lines  and black white finish. The frame set as shown weighs 4 pounds 7 ounces (2.0 kg). The frame serial number reads MAEM6-17277-C-54. the fork serial number reads MAEM6-17426-C-XX 17277. The frame set is designed for electronic shifting (Di2 / EPS) only. For fitting questions, please see fit calculator on the Eddy Merckx website. Please see 100 images of the frame set at Frame and Wheel’s Flickr page. Ships in custom frame set box.

Review of condition
The frame set scores a 99 percent on the Frame and Wheel Rating System. It is in excellent condition. It is clean and ready for build. There is no road wear anywhere on the frame set. There are no cracks, bulges, discolorations, flexing or flaking that raise concerns about the structural integrity of the frame. The rear triangle is in alignment with the centerline of the frame. The rear derailleur hanger is straight and undamaged. The front derailleur hanger is undamaged and securely bolted to the seat tube. The top tube cable stops are unobstructed and undamaged. The wiring openings on the top tube, bottom bracket and chain stay are not damaged or obstructed. There is no corrosion in the water bottle bolt holes. There is no corrosion in the battery mount bolts. The bottom bracket shell is not damaged. There are no cracks, bulges, discoloration, flexing or flaking that raise concerns about the structural integrity of the front fork. The crown race is not damaged. The cartridge bearings are not corroded. The cartridge bearings turn smoothly. The head set is complete. The seat clamp works properly. Frame and Wheel notes the following. There is a 3 mm x 5 mm imperfection in the finish on the surface of the non drive side seat stay near the drop out. The chain guards on the inside surface and the outside surface of the drive side chain stay are peeling slightly. 

Frame and Wheel conclusion
Frame and Wheel’s view is that this Merckx EMX-525 will make an excellent choice for the road cyclist who seeks a stiff and aero frame set designed for electronic shifting and serious competition. The frame set is in excellent condition. It has never been built up and it is effectively new. Built up with Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 9000, Zipp 404 Firecrest tubulars and 3T Rotundo bars, the frame set will become a stiff and aerodynamic bicycle with a voice that channels the power and determination of Mr. Merckx. The new owner will relish the ease and precision of the electronic shifting and the stiffness of the oversized tubes and will be inspired to ride likeMr. Merckx on the Saturday Morning Ride or at the regional championships. Mr. Merckx would expect that and approve.

Specifications:
Brand: Merckx
Model: EMX-525
Model year: 2013
Size: 54
Color: Black White
Frame material: Carbon CL+ 600 OSR
Frame serial number: MAEM6-17277-C-54
Fork material: carbon
Fork model: Aerofork II
Design: SS geometry / horizontal top tube road
Wheel size: 700c
Frame and Wheel rating: Excellent condition

Following measurements are by Frame and Wheel
Total weight: 2.0 kg / 4 pounds 7 ounces (Frame: 1,200 g. Front fork: 480 g. Seat post: 230 g. Head set: 110 g).
Center of BB to top of seat tube: 54.0 cm (c-t)
Center of BB to center rails with seat post at minimum insert: 79.0 cm
Effective top tube length: 55.0 cm (c-c)
Head tube length: 15.0 cm

Following measurements are by Merckx

EMC Size: 54
Reach: 39.2 cm
Stack: 54.1 cm
Effective top tube (c-c): 55.7 cm
Head tube: 14.5 cm
Seat tube angle: 73.1 degrees
Head tube angle: 72.0 degrees
Bottom bracket drop: 6.9 cm
Chain stay length: 41.0 cm
Wheel base: 99.5 cm
Front center: 59.5 cm
Front fork length: 36.5 cm
Rake: 4.3 m
Setback: 15.7 cm
Trail: 6.4 cm

Front fork
Brand: Merckx
Model: Aerofork II
Model year: 2013
Finish: Black white
Weight: 330 g
Front fork length: 37.5 cm
Steer tube serial number: MAEM6-17426-C-XX 17277
Steer tube material: carbon
Steer tube diameter: 1 1/8 inch to 1 1/2 inch
Steer tube length: 30.0 cm (base of crown race to top) uncut
Crown race diameter: 40 mm
Safety tabs: yes
Drop outs: alloy
Brake type mount: caliper
Rake: 4.3 cm

Seat post:
Brand: Merckx
Seat clamp type: double bolt
Seat clamp material: aluminum
Head material: carbon
Seat clamp bed dimensions: 43 mm x 31 mm
Weight: 230 g
Offset: 25.0 mm
Seat post diameter: aero
Seat post length: 10.0 cm (bottom of seat post to minimum insert)
Seat post length: 25.0 cm (minimum insert to center rails)
Seat post length: 35.0 cm (bottom to center rails)
Seat post length: 40.0 cm (bottom of seat post to top of seat)
Finish: black

Other specifications
Seat post: aero custom
Seat post collar: Merckx custom
Seat clamp: na
Bottom bracket: BB86
Cane Creek Standardized Headset Identification System (SHIS): IS41/28.6 IS52/40.0 (1 1/8 inch upper to 1 1/2 inch lower) 
Headset:FSA 2 sealed cartridge bearings internal cups
Spacers: alloy 30.0 mm (2 x 10.0 mm 2 x 5.0 mm)
Drop outs: rear: vertical alloy front: standard alloy
Rear derailleur hanger: alloy replaceable
Front derailleur hanger: Merckx alloy bolt mounted hanger for braze-on
Cabling: internal
Rear fork spacing: 130 mm
Front fork spacing: 100 mm

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