We bought it from a lady near stone henge, it had belonged to her father who had died 7 or 8 years before. I think he was the second owner. I completely stripped & serviced it, re-greased every bearing & polished the frame. I replaced cables, tyres, chains, bar tape & saddles. But most of…
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Michael’s Bikes
Michael sent us this collection of photos for your perusal. Both machines where re-sprayed by us. Thank you for your great pictures.
Fern Bank B&B
This is my observings and not a paid for advert in any way. Last week end we where meeting friends in the peak district for a couple of days out. We where on the look out for a nice B&B and by jove we found one. The house is is located in small village Rowsley…
Richard’s New Mercian
Just wanted to say a massive thank you to you and your team. I’ve put it all together and been out on it this weekend – it’s perfect. Handles beautifully: responsive but not twitchy, and still reassuringly stable on down hills. Really really nice! Can’t say thank you enough! Please pass on my thanks to…
Simon’s Mercian collection
hello, i see you adding some new pictures – heres mine if you wish Red – 1962 Purple – 1975 Gold – whats left of the gold – 1984 Thank you Simon for your photos of your Mercian collection.
Rene new frame / bike build from Germany
Dear Mercian-Team, Yesterday my frame arrives. Thank you for the fast service and the great conversation about the deal. The frame is much better than in my dreams. In the moment I’ ve got it, I went in my workshop, open some boxes with collected nice old stuff and build up the bike. It was…
Eddie’s Mercian
Hi there, I am the owner of a 1977 vintage Mercian (see attached photo) which was renovated by you a couple of years ago. As the frame is 40 years old this year and a great testament to the quality of Mercian frames. Thank you Eddie for your photo
James’ new bike
Thank you James who recently sent us this picture of his new Mercian bike. It’s got campy record pista chainset, record BB and campy headset. Campy veloce breaks. Brooks pro saddle. Cinelli stem and bars. Wheels of unknown origin! Set I took off a track bike an never used. Thanks. I’m really pleased with it….
U.S.A Eroica
Bob from Iowa had the green Mercian and this was mine, all laid out the evening before. Both Mercian’s proudly crossed the finish line in style! Best, Robin Porter Thank you Robin for the pictures from the U.S.A Eroica event. We will be at the Eroica Britannia so see you there guys
Easter Holiday opening / closing days
Happy Easter to all and hope you have a nice break Saturday 15th April Closed Sunday 16th April Closed Monday 17th April Closed Re-open as normal Tuesday 18th April
Marcus’ new machine
A shot of Marcus bike just before the maiden voyage. Thank you Marcus
Richard’s Blue Bike
Hi Bought this bike second hand in the early 1980’s, rode it extensively at Calshot and at the early season low gear 25’s. I believe it dates from the late ’60’s or early 70’s, the serial number indicates it was built in 1969 and it still has the original paint work including the London Rd…