Hello Mercian , Here an Image of my King of Mercia in Cannes on the Boulevard de la Croisette in front of the Carlton Hotel after a great ride from Saint Tropez. Brad Pitt and John Clooney were impressed….:) Hope we get a phone call from Brad Pitt or John Clooney 🙂
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Dons 1955 Mercian
Thought you might be interested in my Mercian . I bought it in 1955 and still own it . It was bought as a kit , to avoid purchase tax and I still have the origional bill of sale . The frame number is 3855. I eventually found it on the left rear wheel lug…
Get in contact or not !
Its has come to our attention that some emails have gone missing when sent from our get in contact page. We have our web people working on it right now. Apparently its to do with spam filters ! If you did send a email from this page and did not get a reply please try…
David’s fund raising ride.
Lead a group of 66 riders from Birmingham (Alabama) to Camp Smile a Mile, a therapy camp for children with cancer. Raised $62,000 for the programs. Route was 152.5 miles, with 7900 feet of climbing. This is the rebuild Professional 1977 that was just completed. The guy behind me comes from Birmingham Enland and has…
Dario’s Strada ready for Eroica
The equipment is a relatively simple “mix”: I used a “Gruppo” Super Record pat.82 with drilled gear levers and chainring, and a Regina Oro 14-28 Freewheel with a Regina CX chain. For a little more safety a substituted the original Campa brake pads with the red Kool Stop`s. The wheels are built with Campagnolo…
DOMINIQUES 1963 R.O.HARRISON RENOVATION
Hello All at Mercian, A big thank you once more for the stunning paintwork on my 1963 R O Harrison and as promised here are some pictures of the bike now. It will be taking part in the 100 mile Eroica Britannia this year and the pictures were taken on its inaugural ride at Carmarthen…
Hetchins renovation
A few pictures of a recent Hetchins frame renovation.
Robs Gillot and Bates renovations
You asked me for a couple of photos after I’d finished building the Bates you completed for me. I’ve also sent you a couple of shots of the Gillott frame Mercian also renovated for me. Rob
Williams Superlight
Thank you William for the photos of your Superlight
Lands End to John O’ Groats tour
My wife and I did the LEJOG last September with Peak Tours – fantastic company by the way. Ours were easily the oldest bikes (although recently refurbished as you know) and much admired along the way. Here’s a little selection for your web site gallery… Regards, Dan Thank you Dan for your pictures and email….
Andrews King of Mercia update
Hello All at Mercian, I have further improved my King of Mercia, I have changed the brake and gear cable outers for grey to further match the MERCIAN transfer on the downtube. I found the crankset chain rings ( originally i fitted 46/36) under geared and have gone to 53/39. I may even change to…
A few pictures from Sweden
Hello Mercian Sending some pictures on my King of Mercia frame no 11688 I live in Sweden near Gothenburg. Claes Thank you Claes for your pictures