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Author: Alt Design

Alans Pro-Lugless

Some great pictures of Alans Pro-Lugless complete with Campagnolo Chorus equipment on the pier at Brighton.

Bev May , Morrinsville – New Zealand

Hi We think this is 1962 bike. Bev May from Morrinsville New Zealand was the first kiwi lady to take out a racing license, she was 16 yo. This caused quite a stir back in the 60’s and some how Mercian UK heard about it. They got in contact with Bev and wanted to sponsor…

Matthews Mercian in London

I’ve been out a few times now and it rides as handsomely as it looks, it’s got an agile feel to it which I like but it’s comfortable too and I’m impressed how well it keeps the chatter from the road surface out. Feels a real upgrade from the Columbus tubed Condor Fratello which I’ve…

Alaster Mercian in the sun

My beautiful 21 year old Audax has been providing a very comfortable platform on my turbo trainer during the lockdown period. Thank you Mercian, just looking at my bike cheers me up Alaster near Cambridge. Thank you Alaster for the picture.

Davids 650B Mercian

Here is my 1983 Mercian King of Mercia converted to 650B. Quite a beauty and also rides very nicely. I’m running 650B x 38 Loup Loup Pass tires on Pacenti wheels. I have it set up as a randonneur  but use it for around town and longer rides. I’ll forward pictures of my other Mercian…

Michael’s Mercian Pictures

As requested on Instagram, here are a few pictures of my Mercian. It’s a 1980 King of Mercia which I’ve owned from new. Feel free to use any of the pictures as you please. Thanks Michael

Grant’s Mercian Collection

So while the lockdown continues… we do hope everyone is keeping safe and well.. we’ve found a couple of posts that were posted to the wrong section of the website and rather than delete them we’ve posted them here… While we are in lockdown why not send in your pictures and we will get them…

Dan’s Giant Renovation

Dan sent us this email recently showing us his newly renovated Giant frame his email below :- Thank you Dan for the email. Hi I recently had my Giant resprayed at your shop and I wanted to say what a wonderful job you’ve done for me! The colour is vibrant and the decals stand out…

Rare 1951 Super Bi Laminated Mercian Finished

Update: Finished Photos of the 1951 super rare super Bi Laminated Mercian frame. Finished in Maroon Enamel with Cream Enamel contrasts and Gold Lug Lining. Pictured with Mark and Rob holding their handywork.     We were pleased to hear from a customer about renovating a rare 1951 Super Bi Laminated Mercian, a frame that…

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