I thought you might be interested in the attached photo. My wife Shirley and I were touring the Western Isles of Scotland last week on our Mercians. One evening, eating in a camp site restaurant we met a wonderful couple; John and Francis Barr who came in and sat at the table next to us. We…
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Mercian Merino Wool Jerseys
At last Merino wool long sleeve jerseys. With the Mercian script lettering on the front and the early advert as a patch on one of the 3 pockets on the back. They really are fab quality items. The sizes are Medium 42″ chest, Large 44″ chest and X/Large 46″ chest. We do not have a…
Kevin in the Alpes
Hi, Thought you might like this picture of me taking my 2001 Mercian Audax ( which I’ve owned from new ) up Alpe D’Huez in May 2012. —Regards Kevin
Des White machine
Hi I’ve been meaning to send these in for a while now. I believe this started life as a 1978 Mercian ‘Routier’ (frame no 46678) in blood red which I have owned now for 24 years having aquired it as just frame and forks from the previous owner. As you can see I have…
Colins Respray
Helllo Carl and all at Mercian, Just a note to say thanks for the super job you did on my old 531c Mercian – I’ve attached a photo after it’s first test run. It goes like a dream – easily the best riding bike I’ve ever known – keep up the good work, Regards,…
Frances bike
Here are two photos of my beautiful 1954 Mercian that you refurbished for me last year. The frame was bought dirt cheap on Ebay without forks, and in a very sorry state. It took months of scanning Ebay daily to find a suitable pair of forks. The parts are mainly period correct, but because it…
Andrew’s Mercian touring machine with some great link’s
Hi, I picked up my used Mercian bicycle in September 2008 from a man in Seattle, Washington USA (where I now live). The seller had purchased it as a frame/fork set which had been repainted sometime in the 80’s by someone who apparently wanted their name written on the top tube which now reads “Eric…
Bill’s Yellow Peril
This is my “new” Mercian. Rescued from a local bike shop, on consignment, and lovingly restored. It’s a 1987, King of Mercia with a Campy Athena Group. The bike isn’t perfect, having clearly been a working machine…but it rides sensationally, is lighter than expected (531c tubing) and is now in great shape. I turn 50…
Stu’s trio of bikes
Stu Baird, Pennsylvania, USA 1986 Strada Speciale with mix of Superbe, DuraAce and Record components. Because of its gearing I reserve this bike for flatter river trails and southern New Jersey. Consequently it still looks brand new. (image IMG_2704, green tube with shift levers) Stu Baird, Pennsylvania, USA 1984 King of Mercia Tour with Record…
Andrew’s vincitore Special
Hi Guys, Here’s a few pictures of my custom Vincitore Special that I purchased in Christmas 2010. It’s taken me a long time to get it built up, but I took it out today for it’s maiden voyage and was really impressed. I love it. Thanks for the great job on the frame, excellent quality…
Super Vig with barbers pole
Dear Mercian, Finally got round to taking some pictures of this one. 2010 vintageSuper Vigorelli. Can be found at Canons Ashby house in Northamptonshireon sunny days whilst rider takes on tea and cake. Best wishes, Robert Robert thank you for the photo’s. I think you will agree with me that this is a nice looking…
1978 Machine
Above are a couple of nice pictures of a early Superlight. A frame we no longer make and it look’s in great condition. Hi I’ve been meaning to send these in for a while now. I believe this started life as a 1978 Mercian ‘Routier’ (frame no 46678) in blood red which I have…