Help to identify EDDY MERCKX

[trevorz]

Hi,
I would like some help identifying my old bike that I bought second hand around 1977. Any details such as model, history etc would be appreciated. It is a blue EDDY MERCKX, with 88044 stamped on the cranckcase. I put the larger mud guards on, but still have the original small (about 6" long) aluminium ones.
Thanks

 

[latman]

It just looks like a sticker job to me sorry , unless it's a falcon made "under licence" job

 

[trevorz]

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I am fairly sure it wasnt a sticker job, and thats how it came.
It has engaving on the hanle bars about Eddy Merckx winning the world champs.
It has the same stickers as on this posting.
viewtopic.php?f=12&t=329328&hilit=EDDY+MERCKX

 

[Old Ned]

It's one of the Falcon ones made under licence. Basically one of their low-end models with a different set of transfers. Apart from the name, no connection whatsoever with the great man's own ranges.

 

[Midlife]

As mentioned it's a Falcon from the 70's, we used to sell them. Also available in Orange . The Carlton Flyer type lugs were typical of the Falcon's.

Faslcon also made a fully Campag equipped version at the top of their Merckx range.

Shaun

 

[mattsccm]

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I had one of those. My first new bike and the one that hooked me on cycling. Bought it in early 1976 I think. Would love another.
Falcon made.
What size wheels does yours have?

 

[trevorz]

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Hi,
so what are the Falcons worth, if I was considering selling it? I think some went on ebay for up to £150 in poorer condition, but is there a better place to sell it?

 

[t47b]

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Spotted this one in Portugal, the slightly lesser known Edwina Merckx me thinks

I'll get me coat