51 cm Metallic Blue Steel Road Bike. A Belgian-built Eddy Merckx Columbus steel frame assembled around an extensive Campagnolo Super Record and Record component mix. This is a 51cm Belgian-built Eddy Merckx lugged-steel road bicycle from the heart of the classic 1980s era. It is finished in metallic blue over chrome, with a chromed fork and chromed Campagnolo forged dropouts. The build combines desirable period Campagnolo equipment with carefully selected later rider upgrades. It should be understood as a curated vintage rider and collector build, not as an untouched factory-original 1985 specification. The underside of the bottom bracket is stamped 1M / Z6353. Its sequence position among documented Z-series frames supports a 1985 production date. Eddy Merckx lugged Columbus steel, made in Belgium. Metallic blue over chrome. 52.5 cm center-to-center. Quill, 22.2 mm, 25.4 mm clamp, 80 mm extension. Rene Herse Maes Parallel Superlight, 25.4 mm, 400 mm. Campagnolo Super Record, drilled. Campagnolo braze-on down-tube friction. Campagnolo Super Record, 170 mm, 53/42. White Industries titanium spindle. Campagnolo Super Record, braze-on. Campagnolo Super Record with NOS Jockey Wheels. Shimano Dura-Ace 7-speed, 13-26. Sedis Sport Grand Tour, silver. Campagnolo Record pedals; Super Record medium toe clips. Campagnolo Super Record, 27.2 mm. Used Selle Italia Turbomatic, titanium rails. Specialized sealed-bearing, 36 hole. Mavic MA40, 36 hole. Rene Herse Cayuse Pass, 700 x 26. Nissen stainless cables; white perforated leather wrap with Eddy Merckx end caps. Used vintage condition with honest cosmetic wear. The metallic blue finish presents very well overall, with a few minor paint chips, scratches and age-related marks, particularly around the stays and rear dropout area. The chrome has normal surface marks and patina. Provenance and Historical Context. No team use, racing provenance or continuous original ownership is claimed. Eddy Merckx opened his Meise bicycle operation in 1980 after learning from Italian master Ugo De Rosa, who helped train the company’s first workers. This bicycle reflects that compelling Belgian and Italian connection: Belgian racing identity, traditional European steel construction and classic Campagnolo equipment. Please Review Every Photograph. The photographs show the actual bicycle and are part of the description. The listing is for local pick-up only in 77043.