Eddy Merckx bikes has announced a limited-edition version of its Pévèle Carbon all-road bike, designed in collaboration with Capri-Sun.
Inspired by the Capri Sonne–Campagnolo–Merckx professional team, which rode on Eddy Merckx bikes in 1982, the Pévèle Carbon is treated to a limited-edition paintjob inspired by the colours of the German drinks brand.
Alongside the bike, a retro-inspired Capri-Sun jersey will also be available, in the same blue and orange colours the team wore that year.
The Capri-Sun x Eddy Merckx Pévèle C will be available to order from 16 May – the International Day of Living Together in Peace (as declared by the United Nations) “until the end of September”, and will cost €5,575.
The carbon fibre all-road frameset blends road and gravel geometry, and features clearance for tyres up to 38mm wide. The build also features a Shimano 105 Di2 R7100 groupset and a set of Forza carbon road bike wheels.
Alternatively, riders will be able to customise the bike’s spec using the brand’s online bike configurator.
According to the Belgian brand, all proceeds from sales of the bike will go to War Child – a non-governmental organisation (NGO) that supports children affected by war.
Dutch cyclist Peter Winnen was the team's star rider. Winnen won stage 17 of the 1982 Tour de France and finished fourth in the general classification, marking the team's high point. Eddy Merckx bikes says: "One year later, the team disappears from the peloton, but the fruity aftertaste of that moment still lingers today."
