State-of-the-Art Eddy Merckx Hire Bikes
New bike development at Eddy Merckx in the field of carbon technology.
The engineers at Lexus and Eddy Merckx Cycles are working together to research new materials and improved bike aerodynamics. Development of a prototype for an enhanced time-trial bike has been in full swing for some time. The experimental project, called “ETT”, is the Belgian bike manufacturer's new machine and a hint of the things and technology that will be possible in the future. The engineers at Eddy Merckx Cycles are observing and experimenting with how Lexus's advanced technology can be applied to road bikes.
The ETT has already been tested in the wind tunnel at TMG, Toyota's motorsport division. Track testing of the new ETT (Eddy Merckx Time Trial) prototype will take place this cycling season with the professional cycling teams sponsored by Eddy Merckx (Topsport Vlaanderen / Mercator and Wallonie-Bruxelles / Crédit Agricole). For those who simply cannot wait, Eddy Merckx's YouTube teaser promises the latest stage of development of the ETT during wind-tunnel testing.
Innovation in Eddy Merckx road bikes through constant real-world testing at road races
At the Vattenfall Cyclassics cycle race in Hamburg this August, the Mallorca team will also line up on Eddy Merckx road bikes. Anyone, man or woman, can get a taste of a truly unique cycle race and take part in a top-class event. Alongside high-quality Eddy Merckx hire bikes, keen cyclists can expect all-round support from the on-site team. An individual fitting of the road bikes for the participating cycling enthusiasts is just as much a part of it as a guided training session. These sessions introduce participants to riding technique and riding in a group before they finally head out onto the course at the Vattenfall Cyclassics.
An event like this delivers the best results on the racing readiness of these racing machines, along with the insights needed for further development at a bike manufacturer like Eddy Merckx. Alongside the indispensable road races, bike manufacturer Eddy Merckx hopes to set itself apart from the competition in future through investment in carbon technologies and the associated optimisation of its bikes' aerodynamics. To do so, the company is looking for inspiration from Lexus, which shares a number of key brand values with Merckx, such as high performance, innovation and environmental protection.
A technological edge through collaboration with the automotive industry
Lexus has an enviable reputation for its powerful engines and carbon technology. This reputation is embodied in its supercar, the LFA, with a chassis and body made of carbon-fibre-reinforced plastic (CFRP), which provides a lightweight, incredibly strong structure with high impact protection. Eddy Merckx can learn a great deal about aerodynamics from the Lexus LFA, as its almost flat underbody and active rear spoiler deliver substantial downforce at high speeds. Through this joint development, innovations from the automotive industry are making their way into cycling, driving forward-looking technical improvements in the bike industry.
Cycling fans can enjoy active involvement in the progress of Eddy Merckx's state-of-the-art racing machines on Mallorca with hire bikes from various bike-hire providers on Mallorca.