Test 2016 Road bikes around 2000 euros: Eddy Merckx Blockhaus 67 - Eddy Merckx Blockhaus 67 on test

Like the big American brands, Merckx also relies on a high-quality aluminium frame in this class. Although it is not as finely crafted as the competition's, it has an independent design and is relatively light. Nevertheless, the bike is the heaviest in the test, which must be due to the equipment. A 105 groupset instead of the more common Ultegra and simple Shimano wheels with rigid clincher tyres weigh the most. As a result, the bike is no rocket uphill, but downhill it's calm and composed. The steering geometry with plenty of trail contributes to this smoothness. The riding position is relaxed, and comfort is largely provided by the wide tyres. Still a fair offer considering the price.

ConclusionRelatively light aluminium frame; with simple equipment but the heaviest bike in the test. Functionally flawless, very smooth running

Price 1,799 Euro
Weight 8.8 kilos
Info www.eddymerckx.be
available in specialised shops

Weight frame/fork/steering bearing** 1.272/408/78 grammes
Frame sizes*** XS, S, M, L, XL
Seat/top tube/head tube 505/555/170 mm
Stack/Reach/STR**** 570/383 mm/1.49

EQUIPMENT

Drive/Circuit Shimano 105 (50/34 t., press-fit)
Brakes Shimano 105
Wheels/tyres Shimano WH-RS010/Continental Ultra Sport 25 C (clincher tyre)

*The frame set accounts for 40 per cent and the equipment for 60 per cent of the overall grade. The grades are calculated with all decimal places up to the final grade; however, for the sake of clarity, all grades are given with rounded decimal places.
**Weighed weights.
***Manufacturer's specification, test size bold.
****Stack/Reach projected vertical/horizontal measurement from the centre of the bottom bracket to the top of the head tube; STR (Stack to Reach): 1.36 means a very stretched, 1.60 an upright riding position.

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