Hi, When I collected my reconditioned frame you asked if you could see some pictures of the finished bike, here they are: The bike is my 2001 Mercian that you built for me, the refurb’ involved the frame being reconditioned by you. I also fitted Shimano Dura ace hubs and Excellence rims and Ultegra Cassette,…
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Matt’s Bike
Thank you Matt for the picture of your bike. Hi, I treated the bike to Campagnolo Chorus Groupset and Hunt Race Aero wheels as my kids would say, it is sick! Let us know what you think !
Mick’s Bike
Dear Mercian team, I just wanted to say a big thank you to all of you. I am absolutely delighted with my Mercian 853 Pro Team frame and forks. It looks and rides superbly – a total blast downhill, comfortable on a 100 mile sportive and a great climbing bike even with full mudguards! The…
Dave’s King
Hi Mercian Cycles,Here’s my King of Mercia that I’ve just finished rebuilding. I’ve not even ridden her yet. I’m not sure what year the frame is, maybe you know by looking at it. Dave
Frank’s Pro-Lugless
Hi, Attached is a shot of my 1994 pro lug less for your website. It’s painted in amber flamboyant with chrome lugs. I purchased this second hand and restored it, now i really want a brand new king of Mercia. My dad always spoke fondly of Mercian frames when I was a kid, now having…
Simon’s Mercian in France
Hello Mercian In France this summer it occurred to me that I never sent you a picture of the beautiful orange Pro Lugless frame you made for me in 2007 after I built it up. So here it is at the top of the Peyresourde, still as nice as the day I finished putting it…
2 great pictures from Rod
Hi Carl, Two photos attached. Rides very nicely and looks fantastic – thanks very much. Regards, Rod
Bill’s old friend
My second Mercian, 20 years old, still going strong and handles like a dream, in its native Derbyshire hills on the way from Gloucestershire to Cape Wrath in 2014. The last few miles out to the end beyond the ferry are a bit rugged (the ferryman said I’d need a “mountain bike” whatever that is)…
Mercian in Germany
Good afternoon from Germany,pls find attached some pictures for your gallery of my Mercian bike (King of Mercia?) with the frame-number 21787, bought by Vaumax in Hamburg end of the eighties.The pictures had been taken in our garden in Elmshorn (40 km in the north of Hamburg) and last weekend on a trip to Glückstadt,…
Damian and the Strada
Hello, Here’s some pictures of the frame I picked up about a month ago built up. I very pleased with it – I think you’ll agree it’s a corker! The guy in the shop asked me to include component details:- Record Compact group set (super record cassette + front derailleur), Fulcrum…
Rachel’s new bike
Hi I did say I would send you a picture of the above after I had renovated its equipment. I have given the bike to my daughter .. who now lives in Longeaton .. and suggested she takes it to you for insurance valuation. It looks lovely and original to the era .. we are…
Joseph’s Renovation
I’ve attached a picture of me with the bike I have built up from frame I had cleaned and repainted in January. I’ve only been able to take it out for a short ride, but it feels (and looks) great. All best, Joseph