Eddy Merckx date and info help

[redline1968]

This walked in on Sunday at the swap meet. He needed money recognizing the name I bought it. Antique track bikes are easy for me but I’m very weak in knowledge on newer bikes ...it appears to be original cond...there are so many types I don’t have any idea on model or much on these.. any help/ info will be greatly appreciated.

 

[bulldog1935]

1973
https://www.sheldonbrown.com/falcon.html

By February 1973, Falcon produced an Eddie Merckx branded line in Merckx Molteni orange, noted on the catalogue as "Designed by Ernie Clements" and "Approved" by Merckx. These appeared in collaboration with similar Merckx branded frames by Kessel of Belgium. The firms apparently had an agreement on marketing areas, with Kessel getting Europe, and both paying royalties to Merckx.

In 74 they upgraded the tubing to 531 and the components to Campy

 

[redline1968]

Thank you... I figured it was a cheap bike.. he looked pretty broke and what’s a hundred bucks anymore :0

 

[bulldog1935]

it's really clean for that price, a cool collectible, and probably fun to ride.
Orange is also a cool bike color.

 

[wheelbender6]

First bike I have seen, of any genre, with a photo for the head badge. Great overall condition.

 

[redline1968]

Thank you.. From what I read yesterday, this must have been the bike that pissed eddy off whiched pushed him into producing his own bikes..it’s clean.. a mercy purchase I don’t regret really.

 

[bikiba]

Thank you.. From what I read yesterday, this must have been the bike that pissed eddy off whiched pushed him into producing his own bikes..it’s clean.. a mercy purchase I don’t regret really.

i was just going to say that they are still producing merckx bikes and even in the big time road races. Very cool bike

 

[redline1968]

Thank you for your input.