Hi Ray and all involved in building my new KoM. I took delivery in February and after a slow start with our awful weather I’ve clocked up a few miles now and its a superb bike – really comfortable and looks fantastic. Here are a few pics you may be interested in. Regards Ian
Author: Alt Design
Bill’s 631 Audax
Mercian Attached you will find my 2005 Audax Special Custom in 631 tubing. She’s been a great bike with a touch old old British class. Thank you, Bill Connecticut, USA
Saxon Renovation
I posted a picture of this frame some time ago on Twitter (@merciancycles) and wondered then it would ever get built into a complete machine or not. Then the other day we received these photos from Jon the owner and as you can see has built a lovely machine. Jon sent a short email saying…
Higgins frame Renovation
Hi all at Mercian Cycles,Here are some shots of my Higgins frame recently restored by your good selves, now built up and on the road…I now also have mud guards fitted and have had to change the saddle as the Brooks has defeated me, although I might have another go later!The bike is fitted with…
Mitchell’s bike in Manhattan
Hello– I wanted to send along a picture of my just built gunmetal gray Audax on its maiden ride on a gunmetal gray Easter Sunday in lower Manhattan (that’s the almost complete Freedom Tower rising in the center and the Statute of Liberty is a little speck in the lower right). The bike is amazing…
Grants bike
Find attached picture of my recently completed King of Mercia. Components as follows: Hubs, Front & Rear Derailleurs, 12/27 Rear Cassette, Compact 50/34 Chainset and Chain – Shimano 105 Downtube shifters and Front & Rear brakes – Shimano Dura Ace Brake Levers – Cane Creek Handlebars & Stem – Ritchey Classic Saddle – Brooks B 15 Swallow…
The love of Stuart’s life
Hello Mercian Here’s a pic of my girlfriend with my 1964 superlight. It’s a beautiful bike that I’m bringing up to you in the coming weeks for a resto, despite being in great condition after nearly 50 years. The pic was taken on a nice ride around the beautiful gnoll park estate in South Wales….
Listen to my dulcet tones (Rapha Frame)
Something a little different this post Recorded and photographs by Nick Hand
Rob’s Fab Track bike
Hi Mercian, I would just like to thank you for a lovely bike that I took delivery of last year. Spec: Frame and folks: King of Mercia, 2012 Headset: Shimano, Dura Ace Handlebars: Nitto, B125AA Stem: Nitto, NTC-DX Quill Brake: Shimano, Dura Ace BR7700 Brake lever: Paul Components Saddle: Brooks, B17 Champion Sprinter Seat Post: Nitto, S65…
Alex great looking Vigorelli
Hello all, I’ve finally pulled the photos of my newly built up Super Vigorelli off my camera. I’ve since sorted the chain tension issue and she rides like a dream. It was purely by accident that the frame matched the rims but I think they look great together. Most the components are Japanese (Nitto, Sugino,…
Easter Bunny
Easter shop opening times Friday 29th open 9 to 5.30 Saturday 30th Open 9 to 5.00 Sunday 31st Closed Monday 1st April Closed Tuesday 2nd April Closed Wednesday 3rd April Closed Re-Open on Thursday 4th April as normal
Iain’s trusty steed
Hi This is my 1975 Mercian(17975). I recently built it up mostly using bits from the garage. I took it it out for a spin yesterday and it is perfect! I have just bought some Nuovo Record front and rear mechs and a set of Strada cranks. As soon as I can source some chainrings…