We often take care of rare, old and unusual frames in the workshop for renovation, this Paris came in on behalf a customer from our oldest retail partners, Madgetts Cycles in Diss, Norfolk and was quite a memorable piece of work. This was a real labour of love, needed a lot of tlc and time…
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Raleigh Banana renovation
Got this Raleigh banana respray from yourselves back to the original team colours it was in 1988.all original equipment with shimano 105 groupset.left round to my local bike shop Dave Kane in Belfast.had it all built up.it was that good.it was posted on there Facebook page.just through I would send you a photo of it…
Des’ New Strada Speciale
A belated thank to all the guys at Mercian for my wonderful Strada Speciale frame. It was more than worth the wait! Such flawless paintwork … I was scared to touch it! It has given me a wonderful summer of joy cycling around the quiet lanes of East Anglia. After years of carbon bikes, I…
Simons epic 3600km ride
My Strada Speciale, built for me in 2013, just completed the 3,600km Transiberica bikepacking race with me. She was, and has always been, utterly flawless. Everyone on the race agreed that she was the most beautiful bicycle taking part. Thank you Simon for your email and photos.
Peter enjoying his Mercian in Tasmania
My bike arrived about a week ago now and I wanted to write to say thanks. It really is a beautiful thing, even more so than I expected. I’ve taken it for a few short test rides so far and have never had so much fun on a bike in my life. It’s light and…
Dereks Superlight on tour to the Provence
Dereks Superlight has certainly found the nice weather for sure. Hi Started to get the miles in on mine (on tour in Provence) and loving it. Just a few pics starting near Malaucène going down to the Luberon Hills. All the best Derek Thank you for the pictures Derek, enjoy your holiday.
Eric’s Raleigh Renovation
Hi everyone at Mercian Cycles, I took delivery of my renovated 1948 Raleigh RRA from you earlier this year, and Bob asked if I could send pictures of the complete bike. I’ve attached three for you to have a look at (the white speck in the middle of the top tube is fill-in flash from my…
Dan’s Racing Days
Dan from the U.S.A sent us some nice photos the other day which we think you will like. His early racing days 🙂 Thank you Dan for your photos
Christmas – New Year Open/closed dates
Friday 24th December open till mid day Saturday 25th Closed Sunday 26th Closed Monday 27th Closed Tuesday 28th Closed Wednesday 29th Open Thursday 30th Open Friday 31st open – close at 3.00 p.m Saturday 1st January Closed Sunday 2nd Closed Monday 3rd Closed Tuesday 4th Closed Open as normal thereafter All the team at Mercian…
David enjoying the sun
David and his friends sent us a few pictures from U.S.A the other day for you to enjoy. Thank you David for the photos
Michaels Mercian
Michael has been busy building his Mercian Strada bike and has sent us the following pictures As you can see this is a loverly looking bike. thank you Michael for the images
Michaels stable of Paul Smith machines
Michael kindly sent us a few photos of his Paul Smith bike collection. The track frame was in recently for a full renovation. I’ve finally finished building up the Paul Smith Fixed and taken some pics. The bike is amazing and feels like it wants to fly. Careful choice of components including Mack Superlight hubs…