Is Eddy Merckx Still Legendary? 2024 Bike Range First Look.

For any keen road cyclist, the name Eddy Merckx isn’t just known or held in high esteem. It has legendary status. Mr. Merckx is understandably classed as the best of the best, the GOAT, if you must, of the male cycling world.The name and legend of Merckx is cemented in the folk law of cycling; it’s part of the fabric of the sport. There’s no one out there who throws a leg over a drop-barred bike that isn’t aware of his place in history. It’s a question I’ve been pondering for a few weeks since I was invited to Belgium to check out the new range of Eddy Merckx bikes for 2024. Does he still hold that high esteem for all cyclists? Does the name on the down tube still carry the same amount of clout as it did, even 10 years ago? Or does it even matter?
And I also check out the new bikes.

[@paulwixman8151]

Shoddy, you're top dog in the RUclips cycling channel world as far as I'm concerned. You never disappoint!! Luv'd this vid.
Cheers, Pjw

[@VeloVeloVeloTV]

Thanks for the super kind words. I'll keep the vids coming - Dave

[@chrisvanbuggenum871]

Shoddy Dave! I've missed you on youtube.

[@Lemond75]

Don’t think the brand has the same cache now that Eddy’s not personally involved in the company, and as you say Dave, simply adding his name onto the bikes doesn’t necessarily carry that much weight with modern bike buyers. The bikes themselves do look very nice nonetheless, or at least the metal ones do.

[@steveconway11]

Nice work. Fair assessment of the brand and its place in today’s market. Nice watch too.

[@VeloVeloVeloTV]

Thanks for watching. Cheers Dave

[@andresjlenis5007]

beautiful ¡¡ well come back eddy mercks nice bikes indeed

[@romanpramuka2703]

I'm interested in steel gravel bike, but do you know where those are made and what kind of tubing they're using? I mean those cheaper, not those custom builds.

[@VeloVeloVeloTV]

I think they are built in Asia. But they looked super nice too. I may need to nag them to test one - Dave

[@romanpramuka2703]

@@VeloVeloVeloTV thanks, so probably not Reynolds or any other higher quality triple butted tubes. Then, my first choice remains as Ritchey swiss cross.

[@occidentalexplorer1125]

The steel Corsa Strasbourg is handmade in Belgium with Columbus tubing.

[@biketrybe7071]

Eddy is still the best whether or not the modern peloton can appreciate him.

[@VeloVeloVeloTV]

He certainly still holds Legendary status for me to - Dave

[@buster.keaton]

While I'd still love a retro steal Eddy Merckx bike, these new bikes don't offer any reason to buy them other than the name on the downtube. Nice video, none-the-less.

[@VeloVeloVeloTV]

Thanks. I do think it's a brand that will appeal to a certain demographic or to those who like its look. It'll be interesting to see how they market the brand again - Dave

[@sccxvelo]

Would love to go the gravel bike as everyday on top of dirt riding. Shame not sold in the USA. Bikes to honor one of the greatest ever.

[@humstrumbangtwang]

Love your videos shoddy, but………Eddy is THE GOAT.

[@Waldorianer]

They look like less attraktive versions of Ridley´s bikes. Not a surprise as the brand is owned by Ridley.

[@buster.keaton]

8:57 They need to learn how to paint a bike. Look at the orange-peal finish on the dark blue section. I've done better myself at home with spray cans.

[@BikesKomsCRO]

28mm is the new standard with it going to 30 and 32mm soon.. 28mm is not outdated pal.

[@VeloVeloVeloTV]

Outdated, no, but give it a year, and I think it'll be the new 25, Hehe. - Dave

[@buster.keaton]

Outdated, no, but who want to spend a few thousand on a bike that is physically limited to 28s? Might as well have released a rim brake bike.

[@BikesKomsCRO]

@@buster.keaton most old bikes can fit 28s when not rim break. My 2019 boardman fits up to 32, endurace frameset.. If they released a brand new aero bikes with uber light setup and rim breaks, it would sell out lol. We've just now hit weights of 2015 rim break bikes on disc breaks.

[@billmaidment5623]

Steel and Ti bikes look nice. Drop Eddy from the brand name.

[@VeloVeloVeloTV]

Interesting, why drop the Eddy from the name? = Dave

[@billmaidment5623]

@@VeloVeloVeloTV new generation cyclist don’t seem to have the same brand recognition as those who grew up with the EM brand. Most brands today have a single name with no association with a person.

[@midnightsilence7632]

To bad they don't warranty their frames. Buy a brand that does.

[@user-tq3ud9zi7w]

28mm the 525 is not going to succeed as a model unless they address that.

[@VeloVeloVeloTV]

That's why I think they'll be an updated race bike later in the year. We will see - Dave

[@buzzman4860]

They wasted their money building the limited tire size bikes. I do like the Titanium and steel

[@VeloVeloVeloTV]

The ti is lovely, very, very lovely. - Dave

[@hangrytim]

Wtf are the rear stays about . In fact there hurting my eyes take it away! 😩

[@WerdnaLiten]

Belgium - The heartland of cycling.......Apart from MTB.....which they're pretty ignorant about.

[@VeloVeloVeloTV]

Fair enough, for road cycling, it's unquestionably the heartland. Cheers Dave

[@maritanonneman3333]

Prices.........way overpriced
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[@adriansmith38]

A lot of rim brakes.....

[@VeloVeloVeloTV]

Oh yes. Thankfully. The Corsa range is lovely for that - Dave