Eddy Merckx Grand Prix By Klaassen

Early 2000's EDDY MERCKX GRAND PRIX BY KLAASSEN

RestoModding at its best for this almost 20 year old aluminium Eddy Merckx Grand Prix in XXL size.

In this Restomodding By Klaassen concept we work from our vision:

Respect for the past(!) but with improved looks from the eye of a stylist/designer. As most of the bikes from the past had some flaws due to commercial interests, lack of creativity/guts/phantasy or lack of (total) vision and designer skills. Discover and uncover, Harmony and 'Less is more' do the By Klaassen magic. But restomodding is not only visual, also the technical area is improved.

What we did:

-After inspecting the bike and it's parts we first make a new design from a 'total design' point of view, more holistic.

RESULTING IN

-a new characterful Klaassen frame color (here: mysterious metallic red in silk matt finish)

-bring more harmony in all the parts, with now the focus on black

-We redesigned the decal set > bring the original logo's back to an original but better looking version in 1 color (burgundy) > we simplified the decal set (less is more). A nice paradox here (big AND subtle): a large Brand logo but in outline and ton sur ton.

⚡We improved the ride

- a new modern high end Campagnolo groupset (compact/ 11 speed), with a lot of carbon parts, that fits the new design theme well > black accents

- new bearings in head tube

- lovely comfortable handlebar tape in a timeless look

⚡The finishing touch:

-we were able to re-use the original Merckx head badge

-re-used some existing (black) parts

-removed the decals from the rims

-fit a modern version of the iconic Selle San Marco Concor saddle with a cool black canvas finish

-the new decals have a special effect in changing light conditions (lighter/darker red)

Improving the original, with respect.