This fantastic bike got me up Hardknott pass at the weekend – as well as Wrynose, Whinlatter, Kirkstone, Newlands and, only just, Honister. There was rain and a howling headwind by the time we got to Honister but the bike is a total joy and every inch was a pleasure (sort of), come rain or…
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New shop opening and closing times
The new shop opening and closing times below. MONDAY – 9.00AM – 5.00PM TUESDAY- 9.00AM – 5.00PM WEDNESDAY – 9.00AM – 5.00PM THURSDAY- 9.00AM – 5.00PM FRIDAY -9.00AM – 3.00PM SATURDAY – CLOSED SUNDAY – CLOSED
Tommasini Super Prestige Renovation
We recently had a Tommasini Super Prestige frame and forks in for renovation and it was a complex paint finish, with a lot of processes and time for Mark and Rob in the sprayshop, so we thought you might like to see a bit of the process. Frame arrives at the shop, renovation form completed…
Johns Trek renovation
I just wanted to send a note of thanks for all the work you did in restoring my Trek 970 frame. It is truly beautiful. I’ve attached a picture so you can see it in it’s final form. You did an exceptional job on matching color and decal placement. I will recommend you to anyone…
Jordans Mercian
Thanks Jordan for the pictures. It certainly is a striking bike 🙂
Grants Mercian collection
Hello On the 4 May last I collected my 2nd custom built frame from you – An Audax Special. This is to complement my earlier custom build – A King of Mercia, completed Spring 2013. 2013 King of Mercia 64.5cm (Dry weather Mercian). Hope Headset. Shimano 105 Hubs, Compact Chainset & F&R mechs, Cassette….
Ians Mercian
Before moving to the USA, I lived in South Africa. My 58 cm Strada Speciale was custom built for me and shipped to SA, in 1980 – Serial No. 46180 – 2, at the unbelievable price of 149 pounds stirling, including the extra for chromed front and rear ends!! Now after 38 years, it was…
Justine’s Mercian collection
I have attached some photos of my Mercians. Feel free to use them on your blog or gallery. The first (images 16-22) is my new Mercian Vincitore Special–my birthday (4th of July) gift to myself. Rides like a magic carpet, only faster! Next are two bikes you renovated for me: my 2007 Mercian fixed-gear (image…
Nell enjoying the ride
Andrew has just sent in a few pictures from a recent tour. Nell his dog enjoying the easy life in his trailer. Have you got and pets on tour pictures ? We would love to see them 🙂
Henrys Street Machine
Henry sent us this picture of his street machine , certainly looks bling. Not a lot of detail accompanied the picture but its certainly eye catching. Thanks Henry for the picture
Ey Up Mi Duck Race 2018
We have entered Sir Chrispy Pekin Hoy into this first gruelling river race. We hope he does well. Its held annually at the Riverside , Derby River Gardens and proceeds go to charity. The event starts at 11 am and the finishes at 3 pm. The race starts at 1.30pm. The shop is going to…
James from Louisiana
Mercian Professional. Mine since 1979. I put straight bars on it after some surgery on my neck. I’m all healed now, but it’s nice to cruise around upright. This bike handles as smoothly now as it did when it was new. Reynolds 531, Cinelli hand-cut spear point lugs, wrap-around seat stay. (I’m also running Basso,…