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

Happy Easter to all and hope you have a nice break Saturday 15th April Closed Sunday 16th April Closed Monday 17th April Closed Re-open as normal Tuesday 18th April

A shot of Marcus bike just before the maiden voyage. Thank you Marcus

Hi Bought this bike second hand in the early 1980’s, rode it extensively at Calshot and at the early season low gear 25’s. I believe it dates from the late ’60’s or early 70’s, the serial number indicates it was built in 1969 and it still has the original paint work including the London Rd…

Robert seems a happy chap. The Vincitore is now in the United states and ready for the build.

First of all we wish you a Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year from all here at Mercian Cycles. Saturday  24th December  closing early afternoon Sunday 25th December CLOSED Monday 26th December CLOSED Tuesday  27th December CLOSED Wednesday 28th December CLOSED Thursday 29th December CLOSED Friday 30Th December CLOSED Saturday 31st December CLOSED Sunday 1st January CLOSED…

Well we made it (with loads of help from the good folks at ALT web design here in Derby), 8 years in the pipeline for the online shop and we’re still making tweeks now. We will be adding more items to the online shop over the coming weeks, including early Campagnolo spare parts as well as…

  Just to let you guys know the shop will be closed Sunday 29th May, Monday 30th May, Tuesday 31st May and Wednesday 1st June. Re-open as normal thereafter.

This is Usk, about 12 miles from Newport,Gwent, where I live. Its a lovely spot where you can sit by the river and rest your legs for a while.  People often stop to admire the Mercian when they walk by. This 1980 bike has just been fitted with a new Stronglight chain set, chain and…

      Hello from Indiana USA, My 1972 VINCITORE. Built-up when new for a Christmas 1973 present from the parents of my best friend Pierce. Pierce sold me the bike in 2013 as he hadn’t ridden it more than 1000 miles since it was new. It had been in his house collecting dust for…

    I saw your gallery and thought I would share a couple of pictures of my Merican.  I bought the frame in 1979 from Gus Betat in New Orleans and have been riding it constantly ever since.  Still a phenomenal riding bicycle. Mostly Campy Record and Super Record with some newer pedals and Garmin…

Hi All I was enjoying a look at the fabulous bikes in the Mercian blog and on the gallery and decided to send in a pic of my own Vincitore 853 for inclusion. Its in pearl white with half chrome forks and has been kitted out with new Campagnolo Athena as well as vintage NOS…