I’ve got a Mercian 853 Pro Lugless, which I had custom built in 2003, and which has carried me coast to coast across the Pyrenees four times. It has never let me down – indeed it has never even had a puncture! ( famous last words ) I first heard about Mercian from a close…

Leigh seen here with Tim the workshop manager discussing the final details of his frame build. Leigh is the chap who is riding around the world on a charity ride which will take between 2 and 3 years. You can follow him on twitter on @leightimmis. Leigh will be sending updates through out his journey…

After a request on the Twitter Peter from Colorado sent in this picture of his Vigorelli. Not much in the way of details but what he has sent in is below. The rear wheel looks like a sprint with a Vittoria tub ( not to sure on the front ) The hubs look like the…

I have 2,600 miles on the new Velocitia. Attached is a photo taken during the (Sunday) time of the Paris Roubaix. Wet and nasty it was and quite a bit crunchy. Then the post ride cleaned up. As you can see, I am not afraid to ride the bike in the crud. Frame is set…

This is fab. Its been made by Chris who is one of Mercians biggest fans. I have photo shopped out his last name the best i can do and made a slight mess of it but as you can see a lot of work has gone into this. I think he could sell these quite…

This is Leigh, we are supplying a frame and fork (this is not his frame) for his epic journey. It will be a Pro-Lugless built with Reynolds 631 oversize tubing with Rohloff ends . Leigh has been at the workshop most of the day going over the details for the frame. He still needs to…

A shop stock 953 built with cast lugs and as you can see finished in black enamel with red bands and red gothic transfers.

I just recently had my 1971 Mercian frame repaired and restored by you and I just finished building it up with period-correct components. Its a full Campagnolo Nuovo Record gruppo, except for the brakeset, which is a set of Weinmann centerpulls. Cinelli bar and stem, Super Champion rims, Brooks B-17 saddle, Christophe toe clips and…

This advert was run by Reynolds some time ago now ( late 1970s we think ) . Its hung up in the workshop for all to see. There was a set of 3 posters but we only have this one left now. Mercian was asked to built the frames for this publicity run and the…

This is Elizabeth,s, of Cincinnati Ohio’s Strada Special with Campy mix group. It is a beautiful bike and will provide her with lots of great riding for years to come. Thank you very much for your fantastic craftsmanship!Roger, International Pro Bike Shop

Well not every customer wants a shiny polished 953 frame. This particular customer wanted a brushed stainless look and as you can see its come out pretty good indeed. This frame will be supplied with Easton carbon forks.