Here for your use is a photo of my Mercian on the first shake-down ride. You sent me the frame and fork last October and I’ve been working on it as I find the time or get the parts in. This is a kingfisher blue Audax 853 frame with gold lug lines and a satin…
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Meet Barry
Barry popped in to see us today, not from around the corner but from Hoy in Orkney. The half way trip from Glasgow took 5 hours drive alone so the round trip has to be a total 20 hours drive. We sat him on the frame jig and took the King of Mercia complete bike…
60th Anniversary Frame
We have one 60th Anniversary frame left if you have been thinking of one now is the time to order . The link to our web page which has all the details here
Mercian Snowman
I though you would like to see this picture sent to me by a twitter follower @pee_jay_1
Moda Bikes
We don’t only sell Mercian frames and bikes but we also have a nice range of Moda bikes in stock from straight handle bar hybrids to full-on road bikes, and below are a couple of bikes from their range. We don’t sell a huge range other bikes in our shop, we concentrate on quality over…
Second Hand King Frame
The above second hand frame is a 58cm King with Cantilever brake pivots and rear cable bridge with full clearance , Double lever bosses on the down tube ( cable stops ) tunnels under the shell with a chain stay stop . Brake cable stop/guides on lower left of the top tube. 1″ threaded fork…
Second hand King of Mercia frame
We do not seem to get many second hand Mercian frames but recently a few have been part exchanged towards a new Mercian. The above 23″ King is Reynolds 531 and has clearance for 700c wheels with mudguards. Its just been re-sprayed in silver pearl with white gothic transfers on the down tube head and…
Meet Thomas
This is Thomas our new apprentice frame builder, proudly holding his first frame. A very keen cyclist who believe it or not broke his leg badly, falling off a bike, just after his interview, but he manages to hobble in every day on crutches and he’s on the mend. Welcome to the team Thomas.
Tim,s Bike
Here for your use is a photo of my Mercian on the first shake-down ride. You sent me the frame and fork last October and I’ve been working on it as I find the time or get the parts in. This is a kingfisher blue Audax 853 frame with gold lug lines and a…
Mercian Head Badge
At Last we have what you have been waiting for, the Mercian Head badge. They retail for £48.50 +v.a.t (if applicable) available for standard and oversize head tubes. Look great and are fab quality. They weigh in at 23g if anyone wants to know. (coming soon the 1950’s head badge)
Shop Opening Times over Xmas
Saturday 24th December ( closing early 12 noon )Sunday 25th December ClosedMonday 26th December ClosedTuesday 27th December ClosedWednesday 28th December Closed Thursday 29th December OPENFriday 30th December OPENSaturday 31st December OPENSunday 1st January ClosedMonday 2nd January ClosedOPEN as normal thereafter . Wishing all our customers a Happy Xmas and New Year
Jim’s Machine
The above was sent in to us with the following email. Hi A lousy iPhone picture, but proof of road worthiness. Have to admit to being somewhat apprehensive – what if Reynolds 725 doesn’t ride as nicely as my 30 yr old 531 Mercian? Shouldn’t have been concerned. What an outstanding bike! Stiffer but still…