Vintage Rare Eddy Merckx Molteni Condorino Bike 57 cm (EMCOSDASTM5706)

Description

This is a rare, Reynolds 531-tubed, 1970s Eddy Merckx condorino city bike, in fully original condition complete with its fully original build kit!
This assorted groupset includes mainly Shimano Dura Ace & Campagnolo components.
Manufactured by Kessels, the Belgian frame builders, whom famously built the late 1960s to early 1970s frames raced by the Legendary Eddy Merckx himself!
This frame was supplied to the Belgian cycle dealership,  H Joerres (Cycles),
of Kapellenstraat 35,
as is evident when referring to the
such H Joerres decal between the downtube shifters and to the very
interesting, hand painted in gold, "L Joerres" inscription on the BB shell, as was the customary Kessels personalised marking service for their valued owners!
Learned opinion is that the "L" inscription on the BB is the such mark of the respective frame builder.
This prized machine was lovingly stripped, cleaned and fully serviced to its current use-ready status, by a vintage bike connoisseur former Professional cyclist.
Eddy Merckx Reynolds 531 Vintage Condorino Bike 1970s
Size: 57cm
Condition: Original/Refurbished: Original
Frame
Colour: Molteni
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Serial Number: 559
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Frame Tubing: Reynolds 531
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Seat Tube: 57 cm ctc
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Top Tube: 56 cm ctc
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Wheelbase: 102 cm
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BB Width: 68 mm
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BB Size & Thread: GB 1.37” x 24 TPI
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Rear Dropout Spacing: 128 mm
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Front Dropout Spacing: 100 mm
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Dropouts: No Name
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Brake Caliper Bosses: N/A
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Brake Cable Eyes: N/A
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Front Derailleur Boss: N/A
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Shifter Bosses: N/A
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Seat Post Size: 27.2 mm
Build Kit
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Groupset: Mainly Shimano Dura Ace
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BB: Tange Strada
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Cranks: Tourney Strada 170 mm
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Chainrings: Tourney 52/42
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Chain studs: No Name Strada
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Pedals: WECO Cage
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Toeclips: N/A
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Toestraps: N/A
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Brake Calipers: Universal Super 68
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Brake Levers: Shimano A
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Rear Derailleur: Shimano Crane
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Front Derailleur: Shimano Dura Ace
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Shifters: Shimano Dura Ace
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Seatpost: 3ttt
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Seat Bolt: No Nam
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Saddle: Selle San Marco Soople (Torn)
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Hubs:  Campagnolo Nuovo Record Strad: 36 h. H/F Front; L/F Rear
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Rims: Schermann Super 28 1 1/4
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Spokes: Galvanised Double Butted
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Cassette/Sprocket: Shimano 3/32” 5 Speed 14-28
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Chain: Sedis 3/32” x 1/2"
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Tyres: Continental Ultra 3000 28/700c x 28 mm
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Tubes: TBC
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Headset: Shimano Dura Ace
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Bars: No Name Condorino
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Stem: Cinelli 1A 10 cm
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Handlebar Covering: Foam Grips
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Handlebar Plugs: N/A
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Water bottle Cage: Emmepi (Top Missing)
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Water bottle: N/A
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Light System: Nordlicht Dynamo 6v 3w Head & Tail Light
“A rare fully original period-perfect classic"