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Bob’s new Pro-Lugless

Hello Mercian Have done around 100 miles on the bike now and I can say that it’s wonderful. Very quick but also so comfortable to ride. Had to flip the stem to get the right set up for me but ride position now spot on. Some pics attached from cafe stop near Stansted Airport today….

John’s challenge

​Is this the highest that a Mercian has ever been? Have done about 100K miles on the one you built for me in the 12 years I have owned it. Cheers John . Colorado USA Can you beat the height ? Why not send a picture in 🙂

Dan’s Giant renovation

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 and are really sharp. the paint finish all over is immaculate, even in the most difficult little parts of the frame, it really…

Jacqueline’s Mercian

Hi Guys, Welcome to an early year, thanks to training camp in Denia, Alicante. Thought you’d like to see the KOM again. Apologies for the ancient Overlander. Regards

Ralph’s Mercian

Hi, I attach a picture of my beautiful 1983 King of Mercia touring bicycle. I bought it second hand but in excellent condition in 2011. I believe the frame was resprayed by Mercian in the mid 2000s and the bike was rebuilt with quality components from that time. I love it and try to maintain it…

Ian’s Colnago Renovation

Hi Mercian Thought you’d like to see pictures of the completed restoration. Thanks for all your help in getting this done! Also to your boss for sorting the shifter threads (can’t remember his name!). Thanks Ian

Lee’s Harry Hall renovation

Hi M Hi Mercian   Just wanted to say thanks for the cracking job you did on my Harry Hall frame. Thought you might like to see the finished bike (attached) built up as a light tourer for next years Eroica events.   Cheers   Lee

Christmas 2017 open / closing dates

  Saturday December 23rd OPEN early closing 2 p.m. Sunday December 24th CLOSED  Monday December 25th CLOSED  Tuesday December 26th CLOSED  Wednesday December 27th CLOSED Thursday December 28th OPEN  Friday December 29th (CLOSE AT 12 )  OPEN  Saturday December 30th CLOSED  Sunday December 31st CLOSED  Monday January 1st CLOSED  Tuesday January 2nd OPEN  Wednesday January 3rd CLOSED  OPEN AS USUAL THERE AFTER 

Alan’s renovation

I wanted to say a massive thank you to all those of you involved in renovating and respraying/finishing my 753 frame – it looks absolutely fabulous again. The top tube looks immaculate – I am amazed how good it looks given the mess it was in when I brought it to you. To celebrate, I…

Steve’s Mercian King Renovation in Australia

Thought you may be interested in seeing how my King turned out. Campag Potenza groupset Mavic OpenPro Wheels laced to Velocity hubs with Swiss DT spokes Selle Rolls Titanio saddle 700 x 28 Maxxis Re-fuse tyres Cheers Steve

Steven’s Dawes Renovation

Hello You did such a lovely job on the frame that I thought you might like to see the finished article. Thank you once again. I did my first 16 miles on it in 30 years on Saturday (well you have to start somewhere). Best wishes, Steven

SHOP CLOSED FOR ONE DAY ONLY

FOR ONLY ONE DAY   This coming Monday 18th September the shop will be closed for a day. Open as normal Tuesday. Sorry for any inconvenience caused.

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