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Johns King of Mercia

  To all at Mercian, Just a quick e-mail to say how pleased I am with my KoM frame which I collected a few weeks ago. I have now built her up and I hope you agree that she looks lovely – see attached pics. The paint finish is stunning (flamboyant ruby red), particularly in…

Peters new Audax

Hi Ray, Have now transfered all the bits from my old bike to the new Audex frame you built for me. All fitted well, rides superb and looks great. Thank you so much, appreciate all your help and advice. Photo attached. Best regards, Peter Worcester

Johns 1976 Superlight

1976 Superlight I bought the frame second hand last autumn and built it up over the winter. The finish, which I think is probably original was in good condition so no cosmetic work has been carried out other than cleaning. The components are mainly a mixture of Campagnolo and Suntour with 3ttt Gimondi bars and…

Andys Pro-Lugless

Hi, I just wanted to say a big thank you for helping me identify my 653 pro Lugless. I found it for sale, unwanted and quite neglected at a local bike shop. Not only could you help me identify the model, but also the builder as Tony. It is, even in it’s current spec., the best bike I have…

Mike and his epic trip

  Recently I took my KOM in travel configuration to Colorado.  I had a great ride to Fort Collins and back to the airport on either end of a business trip. Here’s a map of my route minus all the inevitable getting lost: http://goo.gl/maps/spJo1 On the ride up to Ft Collins, I took a route…

Mercian T Shirts

We have just had a delivery of Mercian T shirts in some cool colours and all sizes. Please call the shop to order.

Johns bike

Hi, Here is a picture of my new Mercian bike, with a view, for your gallery. Thanks John

Rogers customers loves their bikes

  Ev Odgers 853 o/s bike with Athena group. He loves the ride and gets many compliments on it at the many tours he ride in. Next is Jan’s bike, she really enjoys it and was thrilled to be able to visit the shop and meet the builder. ( figures I would manage to damage the…

Jolyon holiday shots

    Hi, I thought you might be interested in a couple of pictures of my Mercian. I recently bought a 1981 King of Mercia and sent it to you for a new paint job, which looks beautiful, and have just built it up. Its maiden voyage was a 5 day tour in the Pyrenees,…

Kyle and his Mercian collection

    Hi folks at Mercian, I just finished putting together a nice-looking 1980 Strada Speciale that I found recently. The bike was in decent shape already, with a few chips and scratches, and some dulled paint. Some paint touch-ups and a bit of effort with some buffing compounds, and the finish looks like new…

Marks new Mercian

The bike rides like a dream – very happy with it – the finishing is of a really high standard. You asked for a picture – so here it is (attached). Thanks again Mark

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