My bike arrived about a week ago now and I wanted to write to say thanks. It really is a beautiful thing, even more so than I expected. I’ve taken it for a few short test rides so far and have never had so much fun on a bike in my life. It’s light and…
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Dereks Superlight on tour to the Provence
Dereks Superlight has certainly found the nice weather for sure. Hi Started to get the miles in on mine (on tour in Provence) and loving it. Just a few pics starting near Malaucène going down to the Luberon Hills. All the best Derek Thank you for the pictures Derek, enjoy your holiday.
Eric’s Raleigh Renovation
Hi everyone at Mercian Cycles, I took delivery of my renovated 1948 Raleigh RRA from you earlier this year, and Bob asked if I could send pictures of the complete bike. I’ve attached three for you to have a look at (the white speck in the middle of the top tube is fill-in flash from my…
Dan’s Racing Days
Dan from the U.S.A sent us some nice photos the other day which we think you will like. His early racing days 🙂 Thank you Dan for your photos
Christmas – New Year Open/closed dates
Friday 24th December open till mid day Saturday 25th Closed Sunday 26th Closed Monday 27th Closed Tuesday 28th Closed Wednesday 29th Open Thursday 30th Open Friday 31st open – close at 3.00 p.m Saturday 1st January Closed Sunday 2nd Closed Monday 3rd Closed Tuesday 4th Closed Open as normal thereafter All the team at Mercian…
David enjoying the sun
David and his friends sent us a few pictures from U.S.A the other day for you to enjoy. Thank you David for the photos
Michaels Mercian
Michael has been busy building his Mercian Strada bike and has sent us the following pictures As you can see this is a loverly looking bike. thank you Michael for the images
Michaels stable of Paul Smith machines
Michael kindly sent us a few photos of his Paul Smith bike collection. The track frame was in recently for a full renovation. I’ve finally finished building up the Paul Smith Fixed and taken some pics. The bike is amazing and feels like it wants to fly. Careful choice of components including Mack Superlight hubs…
Marks Tommy Godwin renovation
Mark recently sent us his Tommy Godwin frame for renovation , Mark and the Mercian team are very happy with the result.
John’s Merlin renovation
As promised please find attached the following starting from the bottom! 1. A 17 year old me riding the bike following the respray in 1977 2. A 30 year old me riding the bike following the respray in 1990 3. Finally a 61 year old me about to take the bike for a spin on…
David’s King of Mercia
Just a short note to thank the Mercian team for doing such a great job on the frame. I’m really pleased with it and it certainly stands out against all of the carbon machines here in HK! Sorry it’s taken a while but I wanted to send you some pics and the wheels were held…
Bill’s Olympique
We’re back from our weeks holiday now and it was a pleasure to get back to this nice email from Bill about the renovation of his 1966 Mercian Olympique. “Dear Grant, Bob and all. Thank you again for the wonderful paint restoration you did for me. I have now finished the rebuild with the help…