Karel Mintjens Strada By Eddy Merckx
"Karel Mintjens was a very decent amateur cyclist who became good friends with Eddy Merckx through his youngest brother, Frans. Frans Mintjens was one of the lieutenants of Eddy Merckx from 1969-1977, riding along his side at the Faema, Molteni and Fiat era.
Karel Mintjens and his brothers took over the family business producing high quality oak furniture. After his cycling career, Karel Mintjens started a local cycling team, riding blue Eddy Merckx bikes labelled with the company logo ‘Karel Mintjens’. Karel Mintjens bikes are nowadays considered real collector’s items amongst Belgian and international connaisseurs because only about 250 of these bikes were made over 2 decades. With some luck, you might find versions with different steel tubes, titan, aluminium or even carbon fibre. The Mintjens family tended to give them away to their customers on special occasions. So if you come across one, make sure to buy it since it is worth saving!" -Le Cycleur
*This item only ships within the contiguous United States*
Item Condition:
This bike has been evaluated by our professional mechanics & is described as accurately as possible.
Originally purchased as a NOS showroom bike
Shows general light wear from storage and age - Hence the new/other designation
There are a few brake marks on the rims as well as small scratches on the frame
Wheels are true within 1mm, hub bearings are smooth with no play
Cables, derailleurs, shifters, and brakes all function properly
Headset and Bottom Bracket bearings are smooth with no play
**Bike may need general tuneup + adjustment for individual rider preference**
**This bicycle is a vintage era collector's item and any servicing or component replacement is solely the buyers responsibilty given its age.**
Item Details:
Brand: Eddy Merckx - Model: Karel Mintjens
Columbus STRADA tubing
Wheel Size: 700c
Speed: 7
Rear Dropout Type: Horizontal Quick Release 130mm
Top Tube: 535mm (c-c) approx - measured in house
Seat Tube Length: 540mm (c-t) / 520mm (c-c)
Headtube Length: 110mm
Weight:23.7lbs
COMPONENTS:
Fork: Eddy Merckx Steel
Fork Dropout Type: QR 100mm
Steerer Length: 150mm
Steerer Type: 1" threaded
Shifters: Shimano | 105 SL-1055
Brakes: Shimano | 105 BR-1055
Front/rear derailleur: Shimano | 105 | FD-1055 | RD-1055
Crankset: Shimano | 105 | FC-1055 Size: 172.5mm
Chainrings: 53/39
Stem: 3T Size: 100mm
Handlebars: 3T Size: 400mm
Headset: Shimano | 105
Saddle: Selle Italia | Carrera
Seatpost: Kalloy 27.2mm
Cassette: Shimano Ratio: 13/23
Wheelset: Shimano 105 Laced to Ambrosio Super Elite Clincher Rims
Hub Type/Spacing: Front QRx100mm | Rear QRx130mm
Tires: Vittoria | Georgia | 700x22c
Pedals: LOOK Arc (cleats not included)