We have a second hand Mercian up for grabs. Its a Pro-lugless in Reynolds 653 tubing Its campag equipped with campag Shamal wheels. We can have it delivered in the UK if your interested. Please give the shop a call for further details.
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Manhattan Calling
Yet another customers picture this time from Manhattan. Below is his letter sent in with the picture Hi there. This is a picture of my Mercian Superlight from the 80s.This was meant to be my “winter bike” but its superior ride quality(and my jealous friends) have convinced me that it is toonice/beautiful to ride in…
Picture from Greece
Kevin has sent us his picture from Greece ( all that sun ) and below is a few passages from his letter. Here’s my new Audax Reynolds 725 on a run from my home in Thessaloniki, Greece to the nearby beach. She’s performing well on her first few runs. Thank goodness I again have a…
A photo from America
This is a picture sent in the other week by David from America. I have attached below a section from his letter. I’ve attached a photo of the bike you built for me. With theexception of the stem and crank/gears (TA), it’s fitted with vintage Campyparts, which took me about as long to collect as…
Thank you Graham
Sorry for the delay with this blog update but I have just been a bit on the busy side anyway hopefully we are now back to normal . Below is a letter I recieved today which along with the picture I thought you would like . As a Derby lad, I’ve wanted a Mercian since…
Tandem frame
Before it goes through to the spray shop we send most tandem frames up to the shop for checking we have the brazing in the correct position for such things as disc brake mounts and all the cable stops and guides etc.
Cancelled order track frame
Ok here it is a 631 Pro lugless built with Mercian top eyes. The details are as below Size — 56cm c-t1″ A-head fork columnTop tube — 565mmAngles — 72deg head 72deg seatChainstay length — 430mmBottom bracket drop — 61mmRear end width — 120mm Mudguard eyes front and drilled and tapped rear dropout with bosses…
Mercian Polo Shirts
We had a small batch of black polo shirts made ( my photo does not do the colour justice ) to check out the quality and we like them. So the order will go in soon for a boat load and will be available from the shop for under £30.00. We have used the Hanes…
Cancelled order
Going to post a picture soon of a cancelled order a Pro lugless track frame in 631 tubing with some chrome. It could be your chance to jump the queue and get a bargain because where going to knock off the deposit already paid !!!!. First come first serve . O and by the way…
Mercian Mugs
The Mercian Mug will be landing at the shop very soon they will be with us in a couple of weeks or so and cost £6.99 plus postage. If you would like one please call the shop to pre-order. Printed with the same design front and rear.
29er
Tim has got all the gear in chainstays , fork blades etc etc to turn my old atb frame into a 29er . Im quite looking forward to getting this put together. Its going on the back boiler for now as we are a bit on the busy side.
Mercian Trike
A early 1950s trike frame made by Mercian. We have not made a trike frame now for some years so this bit of kit is a very rare item indeed. I must admit Ive only seen two in the past. This one belongs to Mr Holland of the V-CC Cambridge section. Thank you Christopher for…