Good afternoon from Germany,pls find attached some pictures for your gallery of my Mercian bike (King of Mercia?) with the frame-number 21787, bought by Vaumax in Hamburg end of the eighties.The pictures had been taken in our garden in Elmshorn (40 km in the north of Hamburg) and last weekend on a trip to Glückstadt,…
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Damian and the Strada
Hello, Here’s some pictures of the frame I picked up about a month ago built up. I very pleased with it – I think you’ll agree it’s a corker! The guy in the shop asked me to include component details:- Record Compact group set (super record cassette + front derailleur), Fulcrum…
Rachel’s new bike
Hi I did say I would send you a picture of the above after I had renovated its equipment. I have given the bike to my daughter .. who now lives in Longeaton .. and suggested she takes it to you for insurance valuation. It looks lovely and original to the era .. we are…
Joseph’s Renovation
I’ve attached a picture of me with the bike I have built up from frame I had cleaned and repainted in January. I’ve only been able to take it out for a short ride, but it feels (and looks) great. All best, Joseph
Chris and the tandem
We bought it from a lady near stone henge, it had belonged to her father who had died 7 or 8 years before. I think he was the second owner. I completely stripped & serviced it, re-greased every bearing & polished the frame. I replaced cables, tyres, chains, bar tape & saddles. But most of…
Michael’s Bikes
Michael sent us this collection of photos for your perusal. Both machines where re-sprayed by us. Thank you for your great pictures.
Fern Bank B&B
This is my observings and not a paid for advert in any way. Last week end we where meeting friends in the peak district for a couple of days out. We where on the look out for a nice B&B and by jove we found one. The house is is located in small village Rowsley…
Richard’s New Mercian
Just wanted to say a massive thank you to you and your team. I’ve put it all together and been out on it this weekend – it’s perfect. Handles beautifully: responsive but not twitchy, and still reassuringly stable on down hills. Really really nice! Can’t say thank you enough! Please pass on my thanks to…
Simon’s Mercian collection
hello, i see you adding some new pictures – heres mine if you wish Red – 1962 Purple – 1975 Gold – whats left of the gold – 1984 Thank you Simon for your photos of your Mercian collection.
Rene new frame / bike build from Germany
Dear Mercian-Team, Yesterday my frame arrives. Thank you for the fast service and the great conversation about the deal. The frame is much better than in my dreams. In the moment I’ ve got it, I went in my workshop, open some boxes with collected nice old stuff and build up the bike. It was…
Eddie’s Mercian
Hi there, I am the owner of a 1977 vintage Mercian (see attached photo) which was renovated by you a couple of years ago. As the frame is 40 years old this year and a great testament to the quality of Mercian frames. Thank you Eddie for your photo
James’ new bike
Thank you James who recently sent us this picture of his new Mercian bike. It’s got campy record pista chainset, record BB and campy headset. Campy veloce breaks. Brooks pro saddle. Cinelli stem and bars. Wheels of unknown origin! Set I took off a track bike an never used. Thanks. I’m really pleased with it….