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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….

U.S.A Eroica

Bob from Iowa had the green Mercian and this was mine, all laid out the evening before. Both Mercian’s proudly crossed the finish line in style! Best, Robin Porter Thank you Robin for the pictures from the U.S.A Eroica event. We will be at the Eroica Britannia so see you there guys

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